Ranbir as Ram, Yash as Raavan, Big B as Jatayu: Here’s Who’s Playing Whom in Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic ‘Ramayana’

Amitabh Bachchan to Play Jatayu in ‘Ramayana’; Star-Studded Cast Revealed
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Fans eagerly awaiting Ranbir Kapoor’s much-anticipated mythological epic Ramayana were recently treated to a major update. On July 3, the makers released a first-look teaser revealing captivating visuals of Ram and Raavan. The film is set to release in two parts, with Part 1 slated for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 arriving during Diwali 2027.

Amitabh Bachchan Joins Cast as Jatayu

Veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan will reportedly take on the iconic role of Jatayu, the divine bird who courageously battles Raavan while trying to rescue Sita. His scenes are expected to include an emotionally intense showdown with Raavan, adding gravitas to the storyline.

Star-Studded Cast (As Per Reports)

According to media reports:

  • Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram

  • Yash as Raavan

  • Sai Pallavi as Sita

  • Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman

  • Ravi Dubey as Lakshman

  • Arun Govil as King Dashrath

  • Indira Krishnan as Queen Kaushalya

  • Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi

  • Anil Kapoor as King Janak

  • Adinath Kothare as Bharat

  • Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara

  • Bobby Deol as Kumbhkaran

  • Vijay Sethupathi as Vibhishan

  • Vikrant Massey as Meghnad

  • Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha

  • Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari

  • Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva

  • Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra

  • Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjiva (Shurpanakha’s husband)

While these names have made headlines, the official confirmation of the full cast is still awaited from the filmmakers.

Teaser Highlights: Ram and Raavan Face Off

The 3-minute teaser is packed with stunning visual effects. It opens with grand depictions of Hindu deities—Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh—before transitioning into action-packed shots of Lord Ram and Raavan. Ranbir Kapoor and Yash’s appearances have been praised by fans, many of whom had already seen earlier viral photos of Ranbir and Sai Pallavi in their divine roles.

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