The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana have unveiled Arun Govil's solo character poster, giving audiences their first official look at him as the king of Ayodhya. The actor who once became the face of Lord Ram for an entire generation now steps into the role of Ram's father.

Arun Govil As Raja Dashrath

Govil's poster shows him as a regal Dashrath, and it has got people talking for an obvious reason. His image as Lord Ram from Ramanand Sagar's 1987 TV series is still fresh in popular memory. Seeing him on the other side of that relationship, as the father, gives the film a layer of nostalgia that no other casting choice could.

What Did Arun Govil Say About Comparison With Adipurush

Govil has also addressed the comparisons with 2022's Adipurush. He said comparisons are natural whenever a standard has been set, and made it clear he sees a lot of difference between the two films.

Cast of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram
Sai Pallavi is Sita
Ravie Dubey is Lakshman
Yash as Ravana.
Sunny Deol as Hanuman
Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha.

Ramayana Release Date And Budget

Ramayana: Part 1 releases internationally on November 6, 2026, and in India on Diwali, November 8. The story is planned in two parts. The second one will be releasing around 2027. The film is produced by Namit Malhotra and the two films carry a reported budget of Rs 835 crore, which would make them the most expensive Indian films ever made.

 

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