Ramayana star cast in pics: From Manthara, Janak to Vibhishan, a look at key characters
Ramayana star cast in pics: From Manthara, Janak to Vibhishan, a look at key characters
The mythological movie is being made in two parts with Ramayana: Part 1 releasing on Diwali 2026 and second part with hit theatres on Diwali 2027. Dangal fame director, Nitesh Tiwari is directing the films.
Ramayana is one of the most talked-about films at the moment. Made with a whopping amount of Rs 900 crores, the film has an ensemble cast. While we know who is going to play the roles of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Ravana and Hanuman, let's have a look at the actors who are in supporting roles.
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In the upcoming movie, senior actor Anil Kapoor will be seen playing the role of Sai Pallavi's father, i.e. King Janak. On the other hand, megastar Amitabh Bachchan will have a special appearance as Jatayu.
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The role of Ranbir Kapoor's parents will be played by Arun Govil and Indira Krishnan. They will be playing the roles of King Dasharath and Queen Kaushalya. While we have seen Govil in the role of Lord Ram himself in Ramanand Sagar's Ramayan, Krishnan, on the other hand, has played the role of Ranbir Kapoor's mother-in-law in Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Animal.
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The wicked duo of Kaikayi and Manthara will be brought to the screen by Lara Dutta and Sheeba Chaddha. While Miss Universe 2000 will be seen playing the role of King Dhashrath's youngest wife, Kaikayi, Chaddha will be seen in the role of Manthara.
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Talking about Ravana's family, Rakul Preet Singh will play the role of Shurpanakha and Kajal Aggarwal will be seen in the role of Queen Mandodari.
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The roles of Yash (Ravana)'s brothers will be played by Bobby Deol and Vijay Sethupathi. The Animal actor will be seen with Ranbir once again in the role of Kumbhakarn and Sethupathi will be seen playing the noble devotee of Lord Rama, Vibhishan.
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The role of Ravana's son Meghnad will be played by the 12th Fail actor Vikrant Massey. King Dashrath's second son Bharat's role will be brought to life by 83 actor Adinath Kothare.
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Kunal Kapoor is playing the role of Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor was last seen in the Netflix film The Jewel Thief. On the other hand, Vivek Oberoi will be seen playing the on-screen husband of Rakul Preet Singh. Yes! He is playing Vidyutjihva.
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Lastly, TV and OTT star Mohit Raina will once again be seen reprising his role of Lord Shiva. Yes! You read that right, the actor who won us over with his portrayal of Mahadev, will be seen donning a tiger skin, a garland of skulls (Mundamala), snakes and Rudraksha beads once again.
