Announcement
Lehar Footwears Limited, through its emerging sports and athleisure footwear brand RANNR, announced on 29 September 2026 that acclaimed actor Rajkummar Rao will serve as the brand ambassador. The partnership is intended to strengthen RANNR’s presence across India’s evolving footwear market.
Brand Scope and Channels
RANNR’s portfolio spans sports, running, walking and lifestyle footwear, and the brand operates through direct‑to‑consumer, e‑commerce and offline retail channels. Under the new association, Rajkummar Rao will appear in upcoming RANNR brand campaigns and consumer communications across digital, e‑commerce, retail, print and outdoor media platforms.
Executive Commentary
Raj Kumar Agarwal, Chairman of Lehar Footwears Limited, stated that RANNR represents an important new chapter for the company and that the brand needed a face whose journey feels authentic, aspirational and relatable to Indian consumers. He highlighted Rao’s career built on talent, perseverance and creating his own path as qualities that resonate with RANNR’s philosophy of “Power in Every Step.”
Ambassador Quote
Rajkummar Rao expressed that “every journey starts with taking that first step and then continuing to move forward in your own way,” noting his personal connection to the brand’s message. He described RANNR as a young Indian brand offering a fresh perspective on footwear, comfort and everyday movement, and said he is excited to be part of its journey.
Strategic Expansion
The partnership coincides with RANNR’s plan to expand its presence across India’s sports, athleisure and closed‑footwear segments, leveraging Lehar Footwears Limited’s established manufacturing and distribution ecosystem.
About RANNR
RANNR is built on Lehar Footwears Limited’s decades of footwear manufacturing expertise and offers contemporary footwear designed around comfort, performance, quality and everyday style. The brand targets the evolving needs of Indian consumers across sports, running, walking and lifestyle categories. More information is available at www.rannr.com.
About Lehar Footwears Limited
Lehar Footwears Limited is an established Indian footwear manufacturer with decades of experience operating across multiple footwear categories. The company has a strong manufacturing and distribution ecosystem, and with the launch of RANNR it is strengthening its presence in the sports, athleisure and closed‑footwear categories.