Bollywood actor Kunal Kapoor didn't expect his brief appearance as Devraj Indra in Ramayana: Part 1 to find so much love beyond India. The actor has now thanked fans in Thailand and across Southeast Asia for embracing his character, saying he's been overwhelmed by the response from audiences around the world.
In a post on X, Kunal pointed out how Indra is known by different names across cultures, despite being the same king of the heavens. He wrote, "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 (sic)."
He went on to thank viewers from India, Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia, adding that he hadn't expected to hear from so many corners of the world. For him, the response was a reminder of how stories can connect people across cultures.
Kunal also gave a shout-out to artists who have been creating illustrations and other work inspired by his portrayal. "To all the wonderful artists who have created such beautiful art, and continue to do so, thank you so much. I'm sorry I don't know each of your handles, but I've seen your work, and it means a lot (sic)," he wrote.
See his post here:
In Ramayana: Part 1, Kunal makes a cameo as Devraj Indra, appearing in two key battle sequences. One of them sees him face Ravana, while another shows him approaching Lord Vishnu and requesting that he take a new avatar to put an end to Ravana's growing power.
The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the mythological epic brings the Ramayana to the big screen in two parts. The first instalment hit theatres on November 5 and crossed Rs 1,200 crore worldwide within 10 days. The second part is scheduled to arrive in 2028.
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