Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his 42nd birthday today (September 28). The Bollywood star was born in 1982 in Mumbai to actor couple Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. Making his acting debut in 2007 with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Saawariya, Ranbir starred in several films over the years, including Wake Up Sid (2009), Barfi (2012), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Tu Jhooti Main Makkar (2023) and Animal (2023) among others. Ranbir Kapoor's powerful acting and charming looks have garnered him a large fan base across the country. Did You Know Ranbir Kapoor Sings ‘Unni Vava Vo’ to Baby Raha? Watch Alia Bhatt’s Rendition of the Classic Malayalam Song – VIDEO.

The Bollywood star has recently been grabbing headlines for his upcoming film Ramayana. The mythological film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is generating a lot of buzz among fans. Moviegoers are eagerly looking forward to their next set of movies. As Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older, take a look at the actor's list of upcoming films.

1. ‘Ramayana’

Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates for Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated film, Ramayana, ever since its announcement. The mythological film has generated immense excitement due to its star-studded cast, which features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in lead roles. Ranbir Kapoor is all set to play Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi will play Goddess Sita. KGF star Yash will be seen playing Raavan. If reports are to be believed, Sunny Deol and Amitabh Bachchan will also feature in the epic. The film is expected to hit the big screens in 2025.

Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in ‘Ramayana’

2. ‘Love & War’

Sanjay Leela Bhansali gained a lot of praise for his latest series, Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar. The acclaimed director will soon start shooting for his next film, Love & War, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. The love saga will be Vicky's first collaboration with Bhansali, while Alia and Ranbir have previously worked with the director. If the latest updates are to be believed, Love & War is scheduled to hit the theatres on March 20, 2026.

‘Love & War’ Release Date

3. ‘Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev’

Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev is a sequel to the hit 2022 fantasy action film Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, which starred Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, and Nagarjuna Akkineni, among others. Recent reports reveal that the makers are preparing to kick off the shooting of the sequel soon. However, details regarding the movie cast remain undisclosed for now.

4. ‘Animal Park’

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal emerged as one of the biggest blockbusters of 2023 despite receiving mixed reactions from both critics and audiences. For the unversed, the movie became a hot topic of discussion due to its glorification of violence and misogynistic elements. As per the latest reports, the writing work for Animal Park will soon begin after director Sandeep Reddy Vanga frees himself from his previous commitments. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor is also busy with Ramayana.  So, we can expect the film to go on floors in the second half of 2025. Alekha Advani Joins Kapoor Family’s Ganeshotsav Celebration! See Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Baby Raha, Karisma Kapoor, Aadar Jain and Others’ Pics.

As the Bollywood star celebrates his special day today, we wish him a prosperous year ahead and hope that he continues to thrill audiences with his stellar performances in years to come.

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