Ranbir Kapoor is keen to explore a new side of filmmakingThe actor has revealed that he has started writing a script and hopes to begin shooting his first film as a director in the next two to three years.
Published: November 7, 2026, 4:16 PM IST
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Ranbir Kapoor plans directorial debut within two to three years (PC: Instagram)
Ranbir Kapoor has spent years entertaining audiences with a range of roles, from romantic heroes to complex and intense charactersBut the actor is now thinking about a different role in the film industry, one that would take him behind the cameraWhile he has several big projects lined up, he is also making time to work on an ambition he has spoken about beforeIn a recent conversation, Ranbir opened up about his plans to direct a film and shared when he hopes to take his first project to the floors
Ranbir Kapoor plans directorial debut within two to three years
During an interview with his Ramayana: Part 1 co-star Sai Pallavi for BBC Asian Network, Ranbir revealed that he had started writing a script a couple of months agoHe spoke about the challenges of creating a story and said the process had given him greater respect for writers and filmmakers.
Ranbir also explained why directing interests himHe said, “I just started writing a script a couple of months back, and it’s so hard to createI have so much respect for writers and creators‘How do you create?’ It’s exciting because I truly believe that after a musician, if there’s somebody who feels a creative high, it’s the directorAn actor’s high is very superficial but the director, when he directs a movie, however good or bad, the opportunity to tell a story and get all these people together to tell your story, it’s just a beautiful experience and I hope I can do it.”
The actor has not finalised a genre for his first filmHowever, he shared that he is drawn to slice-of-life stories and films that leave audiences feeling goodHe mentioned Life Is Beautiful, It’s a Wonderful Life and the films of Rajkumar Hirani as some of his inspirations, adding that he would like to make a feel-good family drama.
Ranbir Kapoor says ‘Last decade as an actor’
During the same conversation, Ranbir spoke about balancing his acting commitments with his interest in writing and directionHe said he generally works for around 100 to 125 days a year, which gives him time to develop stories.
He also made a remark that caught attention when he described the coming years as his ‘last decade as an actor’Ranbir explained that he wants to make the most of the roles available to him at this stage of his career and gradually move towards direction.
He said, “I work only 100-125 days a year; I have a lot of time to write storiesI’ve never ever been so busy, never ever been so committedI’ve always had one film out, and then I would start working on the other filmBut, I guess, it’s my last decade as an actor; will I get to play these parts? I do want to kind of pivot towards directionI don’t want to direct myself for sureI really want to get these films done (Brahmastra 2, Animal 2 and Ramayana Part 2), and really get on floors with my directorial debut within 2 or 3 years, I hope.”
The actor added that he does not want to direct himself in his first filmBefore taking up the new responsibility, he hopes to complete his existing commitments, including Brahmastra 2, Animal Park and Ramayana: Part 2He hopes to begin work on his directorial debut within the next two or three years.
