Kunal Kapoor's Indra act in Ramayana has Thailand swooning, fans invite him over

While Ranbir Kapoor and Yash have been drawing attention for their performances as Lord Rama and Ravana in Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, actor Kunal Kapoor has found an unexpected fan following in Thailand. His portrayal of Devraj Indra has caught the attention of Thai audiences, with several fans flooding his social media accounts with praise and invitations to visit the country.The actor, who has a brief appearance in Nitesh Tiwari's film, has become a talking point among viewers in Thailand. Social media platforms, including X and Instagram, are filled with posts featuring his scenes and pictures from the film. Many have also expressed their admiration for his looks and screen presence.One Thai viewer shared behind-the-scenes pictures of Kunal from the film and described him as the 'Indra of Thai people's dreams'. Another fan reacted to the actor's selfie, joking that his good looks were as powerful as Indra's thunderbolt. Several others have extended invitations to him to visit Thailand, comparing his appearance to the celestial king himself.One Thai fan wrote, "His form is like Indra’s, a heavenly being descended to earth, as radiant as the moon, above the land of heaven, above all other young men." "I never understood why Phra Lo got so much hype. Was Indra really that handsome and cool? Then I watched the Ramayana, and holy shit, Indra is so handsome. Where did they find him? Or did they cast him straight from Tavatimsa? And they must’ve made a deal for Airavata too, because that’s how the budget got so high. I can’t, Indra really is so handsome," wrote one fan.The appreciation has not gone unnoticed by Kunal. The actor has responded to some of the messages, revealing that his sister lives in Thailand and that the country feels like a second home to him.Kunal Kapoor as Devraj Indra in RamayanaIn Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, Kunal plays Devraj Indra, the king of the devas. Although his role is brief, he features in important portions of the narrative. He is first seen battling the asura king Sumali and later faces Ravana after the latter receives a boon from Lord Brahma.Kunal also appears in a sequence in which Indra approaches Lord Vishnu and urges him to take an avatar to defeat Ravana. His entry on Airavata, the celestial elephant, has also emerged as one of the memorable moments of his appearance.The actor had earlier spoken about being part of the project, describing the opportunity as a great honour. He had also expressed admiration for the scale and vision of the film's makers.Meanwhile, Kunal's portrayal has prompted some fans to express interest in seeing a separate film centred on Lord Indra. Some viewers have even suggested crowdfunding such a project.About Ramayana: Rise of a LegendDirected by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, alongside Kunal Kapoor as Indra.Produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the film is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic. The first instalment is currently running in theatres and has received attention from audiences in India and overseas, particularly in Southeast Asian markets.With Kunal's brief appearance finding considerable appreciation in Thailand, the actor has become one of the unexpected talking points from the film.- Ends