The much-awaited trailer of Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’ has finally been unveiled, leaving audiences captivated with its breathtaking visuals and star-studded cast. While Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Ram, Yash‘s Ravana, and Sai Pallavi‘s Sita have emerged as the biggest talking points, the epic saga also features an impressive ensemble portraying some of the most iconic characters from the Ramayana. Here’s a complete look at who plays whom in ‘Ramayana’, from Sunny Deol’s Hanuman and Ravie Dubey’s Lakshman to Arun Govil’s Dashrath, Lara Dutta’s Kaikayi, Kajal Aggarwal’s Mandodari, Rakul Preet Singh’s Surpanakha, and more.
Who is playing which character in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’?
Ranbir Kapoor will be seen as Maryada Purshottam Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi is set to essay the role of Goddess Sita. Yash is playing the role of Lankanaresh Ravana in the movie. Ravie Dubey will portray Lord Ram’s brother, Lakshman, in the epic saga. Sunny Deol, who was missing in the trailer, will feature as Lord Hanuman.Veteran actor Arun Govil has played Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya and father of Ram. Lara Dutta, as seen in the trailer, will play one of the three queens, Kaikayi, who sends Ram for 14 years in exile. Indira Krishnan plays Kausalya, King Dashrath’s second queen. Anupam Kher has voiced Jatayu in the movie, while Sheeba Chaddha will be playing Manthara. Marathi actor Adinath Kothare will essay the role of Bharath.Additionally, Kunal Kapoor plays Indra Dev and Anupam Kher has lent his voice for the character of Jatayu.Kajal Aggarwal will be seen as Mandodari, queen of Ravana. Rakul Preet Singh is Surpanakha, the sister of Lankapati in the movie. Vivek Oberoi is set to play the character of Vidyutjihva, Ravana’s sister Surpanakha’s husband in Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus.Reportedly, veteran actress Shobana will be seen as Kaikesi, Ravana’s mother. Indira Krishnan plays Kausalaya, Ram’s mother.
More about ‘Ramayana’
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has been backed by Namit Malhotra and Yash’s production banner. It is reportedly set on a budget of Rs 4000 crore. The film will be releasing in two parts, with the first instalment arriving in theatres during Diwali this year. The second part is slated to hit cinemas in 2027 Diwali.