Ramayana full cast revealed: Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Arun Govil as Dasharath. Who plays whom in Nitesh Tiwari's epic?

Fans are eagerly waiting for the release of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash and Ravie Dubey, the epic film is all set to hit theatres worldwide on November 5. Advance bookings have already begun, and several moviegoers have booked their tickets. So, if you are wondering who is playing whom in the movie, fret not. We've got you covered. We have prepared a detailed list of the characters played by the actors in Ramayana.

Ramayana full cast revealed

Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram

The Bollywood actor is all set to charm the audience by playing the role of Lord Ram, the prince of Ayodhya and lead hero of Ramayana. His composed screen presence has already impressed fans in the trailer and songs.




Sai Pallavi as Sita

The popular South actress will play the role of Sita. She is one of the most revered figures in Indian mythology. Known for her natural performances, the actor brings grace and warmth to the character.

Yash as Ravana

Kannada superstar Yash portrays Ravana, the mighty king of Lanka and the film's primary antagonist. When the trailer was unveiled, fans couldn't stop praising his acting skills and powerful screen presence.

Ravie Dubey as Lakshman

Television actor Ravie Dubey will be seen as Lakshman, Lord Ram's younger brother. The trailer shows his unwavering loyalty and courage as he accompanies Ram and Sita during their exile. His role also includes the iconic confrontation with Surpanakha.

Besides them, the film brings together several veteran actors to portray the royal family of Ayodhya.

Arun Govil, who famously played Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's television classic, now returns as King Dashratha. Lara Dutta appears as Queen Kaikeyi, whose decisions change the course of the story. Indira Krishnan portrays Queen Kaushalya, while Sonal Jha plays Queen Sumitra. Sheeba Chaddha takes on the role of Manthara, Kaikeyi's trusted aide.

All you need to know about strong supporting cast

The supporting cast features several well-known faces from Indian cinema. Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, Ravana's wise and courageous wife. Shobana portrays Kaikesi, Ravana's mother, while Rakul Preet Singh appears as Ravana's sister Surpanakha.

Vivek Oberoi takes on the role of Vidyutjihva, and Harish Uthaman plays Vibhishana, Ravana's righteous brother.

The film also stars Faisal Malik as Kumbhakarna, Saurabh Sachdeva as Mareech, Adinath Kothare as Bharata and Nitish Sharma as Shatrughna.

Several experienced actors portray the revered sages and divine characters who guide Lord Ram's journey.

Shishir Sharma appears as Sage Vashishtha, Ajinkya Deo plays Sage Vishwamitra and Mukesh Tiwari essays Sage Agastya. Kunal Kapoor takes on the role of Indra, the king of the gods, while veteran actor Anupam Kher lends his presence as Jatayu, the noble vulture king who sacrifices himself while trying to rescue Sita.

Moreover, Sunny Deol has been cast as Hanuman. His absence quickly became one of the biggest talking points on social media.

More about Ramayana

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is among the most ambitious Indian films ever mounted. The project is backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film across India.

The music has been composed by Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman.