Hrithik Roshan is rumored to have opted out of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayan project. image credit: Google

The film was previously rumored to have Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Hrithik as Ravana. image credit: Google

Hrithik's exit is not due to fear of controversy . image credit: Google

Hrithik was previously offered a chance to play Rama in another Ramayana film. image credit: Google

The actor now wants to do two projects every year, instead of one every two years. image credit: Google

The hunt is on for a new actor to play Ravana. image credit: Google

The information about Hrithik's exit and the casting for Ramayan is not confirmed. image credit: Google

No official statement has been made by the actor, producer or director. image credit: Google

The information about the project being in development for over five years is not verified. image credit: Google

The details about the Ramayan project remain unconfirmed and subject to change. image credit: Google