Ranbir Kapoor Features in the List of ‘TIME 100 Most Influential People Of 2026 In The World’!

With time, Ranbir Kapoor has emerged as one of the leading actors in India. With his artistic approach, dominance on the big screen, and epics like Ramayana and Love & War in his cinematic legacy, he is taking Indian cinema to a global stage.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana emerges as one of India’s most ambitious cinematic spectacles, envisioned on a truly global scale. With anticipation steadily soaring, the glimpse of Rama featuring Ranbir Kapoor has unveiled a first look into this epic universe, grand, majestic, and nothing short of a cinematic marvel. As the film stands as India’s answer to global cinema, it has also contributed to Ranbir Kapoor securing a spot in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026.

Ranbir Kapoor is undoubtedly one of the biggest superstars in India, and increasingly, on the global stage. With his brilliant screen presence, emotional depth, and remarkable performances, he has earned his place in TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2026. This recognition is a testament to his enduring legacy as an actor who is taking India to the global forefront with Ramayana. In the film, which presents India’s epic on an international scale, Ranbir plays the significant role of Lord Ram, a portrayal that audiences have long anticipated.

Every generation has its own rendition of Ramayana, and this version by Namit Malhotra is set to go beyond national boundaries, exploring international territories with world-class standards. As an epic that stands as a cornerstone of India’s rich culture and civilization, Ramayana gains even greater significance with Ranbir Kapoor in a pivotal role, further strengthening his credibility as an actor representing India on the global map.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the two-part epic will release in IMAX worldwide — Part 1 in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.

By Keerti Kadam