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The makers of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana have unveiled new character posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara, bringing two pivotal characters into focus and hinting at the events that would change Lord Rama’s destiny forever.
The makers of Ramayana have unveiled two new character posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara, introducing audiences to two key characters whose roles are closely tied to the course of the epic.
The posters hint at a turning point in the story. While Kaikeyi’s two wishes would change the course of events for King Dashrath and Lord Rama, Manthara’s whispers would influence the Queen’s decisions, setting in motion events that would alter the kingdom’s future.
The latest reveals follow the unveiling of Arun Govil as King Dashrath, further expanding the ensemble of the two-part epic. Govil, who immortalised Lord Ram for generations on television, now returns to the world of Ramayana as the King of Ayodhya.
Lara Dutta’s Kaikeyi is presented in a regal avatar, with elaborate traditional attire and jewellery reflecting her stature as the Queen of Ayodhya. Sheeba Chadha’s Manthara, meanwhile, has a distinct look, with the actor seen holding her staff in the character poster.
The makers shared the posters on social media with the caption:
A queen. A mother. Two wishes that would betray a father’s love and change Rama’s destiny forever.
A cunning mind. Whose whispers would turn a mother’s love into a kingdom’s darkest hour.
Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi.
Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
The reveal offers a first look at both characters, with the caption hinting at the pivotal roles they play in the events that shape Rama’s journey.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Rocking Star Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with 8-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part epic. Part 1 will release worldwide in Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027, in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam across India. The film will release in IMAX, with Sony Pictures distributing the film globally (excluding India), while Dharma Productions will act as distributors for the Hindi-speaking market.
