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Full Cast & Crew — 2026
Ramayan Movie Cast
India's defining epic, reimagined with the top actors of this generation. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari — November 8, 2026 (India) · November 6, 2026 (worldwide).
Lead Cast
The three central pillars of Ramayan — Ram, Sita, and Ravana
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Why This Casting Is Historic
Each casting announcement made national headlines — here's why
Most awaited casting in 30+ years
Ranbir Kapoor
as Lord Ram
After Brahmastra proved his mythological range and Animal showed his raw intensity, Ranbir became the unanimous choice. Ram demands quiet dignity, divine grace, and warrior fire — all at once.
First South superstar as the great antagonist
Yash
as Ravana
KGF's Rocky Bhai had the gravitas to portray the scholar-king of Lanka. Ravana is a philosopher brought down by ego, and Yash delivers that duality.
Personally chosen by Nitesh Tiwari
Sai Pallavi
as Devi Sita
Known for unfiltered, authentic performances, Sai Pallavi brings both vulnerability and quiet strength. Sita is the moral compass of the entire epic — not a passive figure.
Most discussed supporting casting
Sunny Deol
as Hanuman
Sunny Deol's imposing physicality and raw devotional energy make him ideal for Hanuman — the son of Vayu who moved mountains, carried Lanka's herbs, and fought an entire army for Ram.
Supporting Cast
Every character is played by a major talent — a true ensemble of Indian cinema
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Hanuman
heroSunny Deol
The divine devotee of Ram — son of the Wind God who moved mountains
Most celebrated supporting cast announcement
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Lakshmana
heroRavi Dubey
Ram's devoted younger brother who chose exile over the palace
Key emotional anchor of Part 1
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King Dasharath
supportingArun Govil
Ram's father and King of Ayodhya — the original TV Lord Ram returns
Iconic tribute to 1987 Ramanand Sagar series
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King Janak
supportingAnil Kapoor
Sita's father and wise King of Mithila
Anil Kapoor's mythological debut
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Kaikeyi
supportingLara Dutta
The queen whose two wishes sent Ram into 14 years of exile
Complex, morally grey character
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Mandodari
supportingKajal Aggarwal
Ravana's noble queen — the voice of wisdom he never heeded
One of mythology's most tragic figures
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Surpanakha
villainRakul Preet Singh
Ravana's sister — her humiliation lit the spark that started the great war
The catalyst of the entire conflict
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Meghnad (Indrajit)
villainVikrant Massey
Ravana's brilliant son — the warrior who defeated Lord Indra himself
Vikrant Massey's big-budget debut
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Kumbhakarna
villainFaisal Malik
Ravana's colossal warrior brother — the giant who slept for six months
Massive VFX character
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Lord Shiva
supportingMohit Raina
The destroyer god and supreme devotee — the one who granted Ravana his powers
Returns to play Shiva after Devon Ke Dev Mahadev
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Lord Indra
supportingKunal Kapoor
King of the Devas — whose throne Meghnad threatened
Celestial realm character
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Jatayu
heroAnupam Kher (voice)
The great eagle king who sacrificed his life fighting Ravana to save Sita
Voice performance by veteran Anupam Kher
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Bharata
heroAdinath Kothare
Ram's devoted younger brother — refused the throne and ruled as Ram's regent
Marathi cinema star's Hindi debut
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Kaushalya
supportingIndira Krishnan
Ram's mother and the chief queen of King Dasharath
Pivotal emotional role in the exile arc
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Manthara
villainSheeba Chaddha
Kaikeyi's scheming maid — the mind behind the two fateful wishes
The hidden catalyst of Ram's exile
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Vidyutjihva
villainVivek Oberoi
One of Ravana's trusted Lanka warriors
Vivek Oberoi's return to epic cinema
Key Crew
The creative team behind the production
Director
Nitesh Tiwari
Dangal (2016), Chhichhore (2019)
2× National Film Award winner
Screenplay
Nitesh Tiwari & Shridhar Raghavan
Adapted from Valmiki Ramayan
Faithfully adapted from the original Sanskrit epic
Producer
Namit Malhotra
Prime Focus Studios
1,200+ VFX artists across 5 studios
Producer
Yash
Monster Mind Creations
Lead actor & creative producer
Music
Hans Zimmer
Dune, Interstellar, The Dark Knight
His first-ever Indian film score
Music
A.R. Rahman
Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire, Roja
2× Academy Award, 2× Grammy winner
International Distributor
Sony Pictures Entertainment
Global theatrical release
50,000+ screens · 37+ countries · IMAX, ScreenX, 4DX
India Distributor
Dharma Productions
Domestic theatrical release
Karan Johar's production house
Music Label
T-Series
India's largest music label
Rama Theme & Introduction Theme already released
Historic First
Hans Zimmer × A.R. Rahman — Together for the First Time
Two Oscar-winning film composers have come together for the first time to score Ramayan. Hans Zimmer — whose work on Dune, Interstellar, and The Dark Knight defined modern epic cinema — collaborates with A.R. Rahman, the only Indian composer to have won the Oscar, for a soundtrack that aims to be as monumental as the story itself.
Cast FAQs
Common questions about who plays who in Ramayan 2026
Who plays Ram in the Ramayan movie 2026?
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram in Ramayan 2026. He also plays a double role as Parashurama, the sixth avatar of Vishnu. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari — releasing November 8, 2026 in India (Diwali) and November 6, 2026 internationally via Sony Pictures.
Who plays Ravana in the Ramayan movie?
Yash (Rocking Star, known for KGF: Chapter 1 & 2) plays Ravana in Ramayan 2026. Yash is also a co-producer of the film through his company Monster Mind Creations. This is his first Hindi film.
Who plays Sita in the Ramayan movie?
Sai Pallavi plays Devi Sita in Ramayan 2026. She personally approached director Nitesh Tiwari expressing her desire to play Sita, and underwent extensive training in Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi classical dance for the role.
Who plays Hanuman in Ramayan 2026?
Sunny Deol plays Hanuman — the divine son of the Wind God — in Ramayan 2026. His casting as the great devotee of Ram is one of the most discussed choices in the film.
Who plays Lakshmana in the Ramayan movie?
Ravi Dubey plays Lakshmana, Ram's devoted younger brother who chose exile alongside him in Ramayan 2026.
Who directed the Ramayan movie 2026?
Ramayan 2026 is directed by Nitesh Tiwari, known for National Award-winning films Dangal (2016) and Chhichhore (2019). He co-wrote the screenplay with Shridhar Raghavan.
Who composed music for the Ramayan movie?
Ramayan features a historic musical collaboration — Hans Zimmer (Dune, Interstellar, The Dark Knight) and A.R. Rahman (Lagaan, Slumdog Millionaire, Roja) compose the score together. This marks Hans Zimmer's first Indian film.
Who plays King Dasharath in Ramayan 2026?
Arun Govil — who famously played Lord Ram in the iconic 1987 Ramanand Sagar TV series — plays King Dasharath (Ram's father) in the 2026 film. This is considered a beautiful tribute to Indian mythological storytelling.