Ramayana: From Amitabh Bachchan to Anil Kapoor, Nitesh Tiwari ropes in 25+ actors for Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's mythological film

The first teaser announcement for the highly anticipated two-part epic Ramayana was unveiled by Nitesh Tiwari on July 3, providing viewers with an idea of the emotional and visual scope of the masterpiece. The little over three-minute trailer proved what many had suspected: that the filmmaker has a lofty yet realistic vision for the mythological story.

Glimpses of Rama and Ravana tease a cinematic spectacle

Without giving too much away, the teaser presented a restricted look at Lord Rama (Ranbir Kapoor) and Ravana (Yash), the protagonists and antagonists of the plot. Despite this, the grandiosity and tone were immediately apparent: this is an aesthetically stunning film that pays homage to the epic it is based on.

While most people are familiar with the core cast—Ranbir as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman—Mid-Day has reported that director Tiwari has assembled a larger ensemble of over 25 actors from across the nation.

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Amitabh Bachchan lends voice to the heroic Jatayu

One of the most interesting details is that superstar Amitabh Bachchan will provide the voice for Jatayu, the divine vulture who heroically tries to prevent Ravana from abducting Sita and who goes on to save Rama and Lakshman before his demise. With Bachchan on board, the already moving scene is sure to take on even more weight.

The part of Lord Indra will be played by Kunal Kapoor, while Indira Krishnan, a seasoned actor in both film and television, will portray Kaushalya, Rama's mother.

Hand-picked ensemble cast

According to an insider, the casting process was very methodical and thorough. They told the tabloid that the cast has been hand-picked by Tiwari, who has taken into account physical similarity, the actors' range of expression, and the dramatic weight they provide to the roles. Mohit Raina, Adinath Kothare, Kajal Aggarwal, Vivek Oberoi, Vikrant Massey, and Anil Kapoor are also part of the cast. The makers sought to cast the most qualified actors for each part; therefore, they cast them from all over the acting spectrum.

Shooting as a two-part epic, the film is one of the most daring mythological retellings that Indian cinema has undertaken thus far. Tiwari, who has a reputation for hits like Dangal and Chhichhore, seems to be adept at blending dramatic flair with genuine storytelling.

All eyes on Diwali 2026

Diwali 2026 is expected to see the release of the first chapter, and with the teaser setting the tone and the ensemble unveiling, all eyes are now focused on that date.