Ramayana star solid in pics: From Manthara, Janak to Vibhishan, a take a look at key characters


The mythological film is being made in two elements with Ramayana: Half 1 releasing on Diwali 2026 and second half with hit theatres on Diwali 2027. Dangal fame director, Nitesh Tiwari is directing the movies.



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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Ramayana is without doubt one of the most talked-about movies in the mean time. Made with a whopping quantity of Rs 900 crores, the movie has an ensemble solid. Whereas we all know who’s going to play the roles of Rama, Sita, Lakshman, Ravana and Hanuman, let’s take a look on the actors who’re in supporting roles.

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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Within the upcoming film, senior actor Anil Kapoor shall be seen taking part in the position of Sai Pallavi’s father, i.e. King Janak. Then again, megastar Amitabh Bachchan can have a particular look as Jatayu.

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 position of Ranbir Kapoor’s dad and mom shall be performed by Arun Govil and Indira Krishnan. They are going to be taking part in the roles of King Dasharath and Queen Kaushalya. Whereas now we have seen Govil within the position of Lord Ram himself in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, Krishnan, however, has performed the position of Ranbir Kapoor’s mother-in-law in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal.

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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The depraved duo of Kaikayi and Manthara shall be delivered to the display by Lara Dutta and Sheeba Chaddha. Whereas Miss Universe 2000 shall be seen taking part in the position of King Dhashrath’s youngest spouse, Kaikayi, Chaddha shall be seen within the position of Manthara.

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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Speaking about Ravana’s household, Rakul Preet Singh will play the position of Shurpanakha and Kajal Aggarwal shall be seen within the position of Queen Mandodari.

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 roles of Yash (Ravana)’s brothers shall be performed by Bobby Deol and Vijay Sethupathi. The Animal actor shall be seen with Ranbir as soon as once more within the position of Kumbhakarn and Sethupathi shall be seen taking part in the noble devotee of Lord Rama, Vibhishan.

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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The position of Ravana’s son Meghnad shall be performed by the twelfth Fail actor Vikrant Massey. King Dashrath’s second son Bharat’s position shall be delivered to life by 83 actor Adinath Kothare.

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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Kunal Kapoor is taking part in the position of Lord Indra in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. The actor was final seen within the Netflix movie The Jewel Thief. Then again, Vivek Oberoi shall be seen taking part in the on-screen husband of Rakul Preet Singh. Sure! He’s taking part in Vidyutjihva.

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.

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Lastly, TV and OTT star Mohit Raina will as soon as once more be seen reprising his position of Lord Shiva. Sure! You learn that proper, the actor who gained us over along with his portrayal of Mahadev, shall be seen donning a tiger pores and skin, a garland of skulls (Mundamala), snakes and Rudraksha beads as soon as once more.