In a breaking reveal on October 9, 2026, the makers of Namit Malhotra's Ramayana unveiled two more character posters from the epic — Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film continues to introduce its ensemble one poster at a time.
The new posters arrive just as anticipation for the two-part epic reaches fever pitch. Lara Dutta's regal look as the conflicted queen and Sheeba Chadha's chilling turn as the scheming handmaiden have set social media buzzing, adding fresh momentum to Ramayana's rolling character-reveal campaign. For more on the film's leading man, read our Ranbir Kapoor biography.
The Poster Reveals
The Kaikeyi poster presents Lara Dutta in royal splendour — the queen whose two fateful wishes would, in the makers' words, "betray a father's love." The caption frames Kaikeyi as a mother caught between love for her son and the promise that changes the fate of Ayodhya.
The Manthara poster introduces Sheeba Chadha as the shrewd handmaiden whose whispers would, according to the makers, "turn a mother's love into a kingdom's darkest hour." The reveals follow the October 7 unveiling of Arun Govil as King Dashrath, continuing the film's steady stream of character announcements.
Ramayana: Cast & Release Facts
Film: Ramayana (Part 1) — the first chapter of a two-part epic.
Director: Nitesh Tiwari.
Producers: Produced by Namit Malhotra.
Cast: Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Music: Score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, with lyrics by Kumar Vishwas. Read more on our Ramayana Part 1 soundtrack page.
Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, with an IMAX release.
Release Date: Several outlets report a November 5, 2026 worldwide release with November 4 paid previews, while the Telegraph and NDTV suggest a Diwali 2026 window, according to reports. No single date has been officially confirmed.
Part 2: Scheduled for Diwali 2027.
Watch the Official Trailer
Watch the official Hindi trailer of Ramayana, released on the film's official World Of Ramayana YouTube channel:
Watch the official Hindi trailer of Ramayana on the World Of Ramayana YouTube channel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who plays Kaikeyi in Ramayana?
Lara Dutta plays Queen Kaikeyi in Ramayana, as revealed in the character poster unveiled on October 9, 2026.
Who plays Manthara?
Sheeba Chadha plays Manthara, the shrewd handmaiden whose whispers set the epic's tragedy in motion.
When does Ramayana release?
Several outlets point to November 5, 2026 worldwide (with November 4 paid previews), while the Telegraph and NDTV mention a Diwali 2026 window — according to reports, no date has been officially confirmed yet.
Who are the lead cast?
Ranbir Kapoor (Lord Rama), Sai Pallavi (Sita), Yash (Ravana), Sunny Deol (Hanuman), and Ravi Dubey (Lakshman) lead the film's ensemble.
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