Ramayana: Meet the Star-Studded Cast Ahead of April 2 Reveal
Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological epic Ramayana is all set to give fans their first glimpse of its lead characters on April 2, 2026, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Hanuman Jayanti, as exclusively reported by Pinkvilla. The event will showcase Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman.
A source close to the film shared, “This unveiling is designed to introduce the world of Ramayana through its characters. It’s more personal, focusing on how each role has been envisioned. The scale, action, and grandeur will be revealed in a separate showcase in the coming months.”
Beyond the principal leads, the launch will also feature the wider ensemble, including Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, and Kunal Kapoor, adding even more excitement to this cinematic spectacle.
Here’s a look at the main cast and the characters they bring to life:
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Lord Rama | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Ravana | Yash |
| Sita | Sai Pallavi |
| Lakshman | Ravi Dubey |
| Lord Hanuman | Sunny Deol |
| Jatayu | Amitabh Bachchan |
| Kaikeyi | Lara Dutta |
| Dasharatha | Arun Govil |
| Mandodari | Kajal Aggarwal |
| Indra | Kunal Kapoor |
| Kausalya | Indira Krishnan |
| Shurpanakha | Rakul Preet Singh |
| Bharat | Adinath Kothare |
| Manthara | Sheeba Chaddha |
| Vidyutjiva | Vivek Oberoi |
| Vasishtha | Shishir Sharma |
| Vishwamitra | Ajinkya Deo |
| Kaikasi | Shobana |
| Shiva | Mohit Raina |
| Kumbhakarna | Faisal Malik |
| Sugriva | Suhail Nayyar |
| Little Sita | Kiara Sadh |
About the Film
Ramayana is the first part of a planned two-film series. Produced by Namit Malhotra and written by Sridhar Raghavan, the epic features a musical score by Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman. The film is scheduled to hit theaters on Diwali 2026, promising a spectacular cinematic experience for audiences.