Kunal Kapoor Expresses Gratitude for Appreciation of His Lord Indra Portrayal in Ramayana

Kunal Kapoor has received appreciation for his portrayal of Lord Indra in the recently released epic Ramayana. While the actor's performance has found admirers across different parts of the world, his portrayal has also drawn particular attention in Thailand and Southeast Asia. Several fans from the regions have expressed their admiration through poetry and artwork, with many also commenting on his appearance as the king of the heavens.

Acknowledging the response, Kunal took to X to share a gratitude note, expressing how overwhelmed he was by the appreciation coming his way. He also highlighted how Lord Indra is known by different names across cultures and how mythological stories connect people across geographical boundaries.

Indra. Phra In. Batara Indra. Thagyamin. Preah En. Taishakuten. One king of the heavens, known by different names across many lands. It’s incredible how much we have in common. I’ve been overwhelmed by the love pouring in for Lord Indra from India, from Thailand and across Southeast Asia, and from so many corners of the world I never expected to hear from.

He further thanked audiences and artists who have been creating artwork inspired by his portrayal, acknowledging the role of storytelling in bringing different cultures together. He also called Ranbir Kapoor the “perfect choice” to play Lord Ram in Ramayana.

The response to Kunal's portrayal has led to audiences expressing interest in a standalone project based on Lord Indra. Several viewers have appealed to filmmakers Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra to consider developing a separate film around the mythological character, with some fans expressing willingness to crowdfund the proposed project.

Audiences can catch Kunal Kapoor's portrayal of Lord Indra in Ramayana, which is currently running in theatres.