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Kunal K Kapoor to Portray Lord Indra in New Ramayana Series, Marks South Film Debut
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 08:39 AM
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Actor Kunal K Kapoor reveals he will play Lord Indra in the upcoming Ramayana television series, marking his first appearance in South Indian cinema.
In an exclusive interview with The Times of India, actor Kunal K Kapoor confirmed his casting as Lord Indra for the much‑anticipated television adaptation of the Ramayana. The role places the Mumbai‑based performer in the divine pantheon of the epic, portraying the king of the gods who interacts with key characters such as Rama and Sita.
Kapoor said the part offers a rare opportunity to explore a mythological figure on a large screen, and he is preparing by studying traditional depictions of Indra in literature and art. He added that the series aims to blend contemporary storytelling with reverence for the original text.
The project also marks Kapoor's debut in South Indian entertainment, as the series is being produced by a South‑based studio that plans to broadcast across multiple regional channels. He expressed enthusiasm about reaching new audiences and collaborating with South Indian creators, noting that this cross‑regional venture reflects the growing pan‑Indian appeal of mythological dramas.
Kapoor said the part offers a rare opportunity to explore a mythological figure on a large screen, and he is preparing by studying traditional depictions of Indra in literature and art. He added that the series aims to blend contemporary storytelling with reverence for the original text.
The project also marks Kapoor's debut in South Indian entertainment, as the series is being produced by a South‑based studio that plans to broadcast across multiple regional channels. He expressed enthusiasm about reaching new audiences and collaborating with South Indian creators, noting that this cross‑regional venture reflects the growing pan‑Indian appeal of mythological dramas.