Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali said Ranbir Kapoor can do anything as an actor, adding, "I'm very happy he's doing Lord Rama's role because he can bring...certain...reality to...character." "It'll be hugely beneficial for Ranbir to have played [Lord] Rama because he's...kind of actor [who] imbibes from...character," Imtiaz added. "He'll take from [Lord] Ram..and that will be so enriching for him," he stated.