Actor Ranbir Kapoor is back in the spotlight, and this time it’s not just his acting that’s generating buzz. After transforming his physique for his role in Animal, he has debuted a different look, showcasing a leaner frame and a clean-shaven face. On Thursday, Ranbir unveiled his new clean-shaven appearance, and several videos of his look quickly circulated on social media, sending fans into a frenzy. In the footage, he is seen sporting slicked-back hair and appearing noticeably slimmer than in his Animal avatar.
For his outing, Ranbir wore a red T-shirt from his personal label, paired with denim and a blue cap. He greeted the paparazzi with a friendly wave, posed for photographs, and even went the extra mile by handing his cap to one of the photographers and getting a picture taken together before heading to his car. Ranbir also engaged in lighthearted banter with the paparazzi, playfully asking them to change their angle: “Low angle kabhi nahi, udhar aa (Don’t take pictures from low angle. Come this side).”
Fans have wholeheartedly embraced Ranbir’s new look. Comments flooded in, with one user writing, “Ranbir Kapoor New look [fire emojis],” while another remarked, “Handsome guy.” A third fan added, “He’s getting younger,” and someone else noted, “Why does he look like a boy out of college?” Another comment pointed out, “Wake up Sid transformation in 40s. Unbelievable.”As for what’s next for Ranbir, he is currently busy with Nitesh Tiwari’s screen adaptation of the Ramayan. Ranbir is set to portray Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi takes on the role of Sita. Recent reports suggest that Kajal Aggarwal has also joined the star-studded cast as Mandodari.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana features an ensemble cast, including Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, and Lara Dutta in pivotal roles. The film is slated for a two-part release, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part in 2027. Additionally, Ranbir will share the screen with Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film Love & War, which is currently in production.
