The much awaited trailer of Nitesh Tiwari‘is’Ramayana‘ has finally been revealed, leaving people mesmerized by its stunning visuals and star-studded cast. When Ranbir KapoorLord Ram, YashRavana is Sai Pallavi‘s Sita has emerged as a major talking point, the epic saga also has an impressive ensemble cast that portrays some of the most famous characters of the Ramayana. Here’s a complete look at the cast of ‘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 expected to portray the role of Goddess Sita. Yash plays the role of Lankanaresh Ravana in the film. Ravie Dubey will portray Lord Ram’s brother, Lakshman, in the blockbuster saga. Sunny Deol, who disappeared in the trailer, will play the role of Lord Hanuman.Veteran actor Arun Govil played Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya and Ram’s father. Lara Dutta, as seen in the trailer, will play one of the three kings, Kaikayi, who sent Ram into exile for 14 years. Indira Krishnan plays Kausalya, the second queen of King Dashrath. Anupam Kher spoke about Jatayu in the movie, while Sheeba Chaddha will play 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 Jatayu’s character.Kajal Aggarwal will be seen as Mandodari, Ravana’s queen. Rakul Preet Singh is Surpanakha, Lankapati’s sister in the movie. Vivek Oberoi is set to play Vidyutjihva, the husband of Ravana’s sister Surpanakha 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 is bankrolled by Namit Malhotra and Yash’s production banner. It is said to be set on a budget of Rs 4000 crore. The film will be released in two parts, and the first part will hit the theaters during Diwali this year. The second installment is expected to hit the theaters in 2027 Diwali.