SCENE Ramayana: Part 1
TAKE 2026
ROLL CAST & CREW
DATE Verified Nov 2026
Ramayana: Part 1 Cast, Characters & Creative Crew
Part of the official Ramayana: Part 1 Viewing Cluster • Nitesh Tiwari • 2026
Direct Overview: Ramayana: Part 1 (2026) features an illustrious ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Lankeshwar Ravana, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The landmark film is directed by National Award winner Nitesh Tiwari with co-producers Namit Malhotra and Yash, backed by a collaborative score from A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Complete Cast & Character Matrix
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| Actor | Character Role | Character Notes & Context |
|---|---|---|
| Ranbir Kapoor | Lord Rama | Portrays the legendary Prince of Ayodhya, avatar of Vishnu, undergoing ascetic exile. |
| Sai Pallavi | Goddess Sita | Portrays the Princess of Mithila, embodiment of righteousness, patience, and devotion. |
| Yash | Lankeshwar Ravana | Kannada superstar portraying the mighty scholar-king of Lanka; also co-producer. |
| Sunny Deol | Lord Hanuman | Veteran action star portraying the divine vanara warrior and supreme devotee of Rama. |
| Ravi Dubey | Lakshmana | Rama's devoted younger brother who accompanies him into the Dandakaranya forest. |
| Lara Dutta | Kaikeyi | King Dasharatha's favored queen whose boons precipitate Rama's 14-year exile. |
| Arun Govil | King Dasharatha | Historic TV Rama actor now portraying Rama's grieving father, King of Ayodhya. |
| Sheeba Chaddha | Manthara | The royal maidservant whose instigation sways Queen Kaikeyi. |
| Indira Krishnan | Queen Kausalya | Senior queen of Ayodhya and biological mother of Lord Rama. |
| Vijay Sethupathi | Vibhishana (verify) | Reportedly in advanced talks for Ravana's righteous younger brother. |
| Bobby Deol | Kumbhakarna (verify) | Approached for the gigantic, slumbering titan warrior of Lanka. |
Creative Leadership & Technical Crew
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari (known for Dangal, India's highest-grossing film worldwide, and Chhichhore).
- Producers: Namit Malhotra (Global CEO of DNEG / Prime Focus) and Yash (Monster Mind Creations).
- Screenplay & Adaption: Nitesh Tiwari and Shridhar Raghavan, developed with Sanskrit scholars and cultural historians.
- Original Score & Soundtrack: Collaborative composition by Academy Award winners A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire) and Hans Zimmer (Dune, The Lion King, Inception).
- Visual Effects & Virtual Production: DNEG (seven-time Academy Award winner for visual effects).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays Lord Rama in Ramayana: Part 1?
Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Rama.
Who is cast as Goddess Sita?
Sai Pallavi portrays Goddess Sita.
Who plays Lankeshwar Ravana?
Kannada superstar Yash portrays Ravana and co-produces the film.
Who is directing Ramayana: Part 1?
National Award-winning filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore).
Who composed the musical score?
A historic collaboration between A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
Which VFX studio is producing the visual effects?
DNEG, multiple Academy Award-winning visual effects powerhouse.
Verification Sources & Editorial Transparency
Published by the FlixWatch Film Desk (Editor: Aditya Jaiswal). Last verified: November 2, 2026. Sourced via official production statements, accredited industry trade trackers, and direct exhibitor ticketing feeds.