Archive · 10 Oct 2026
Ramayana Posters Reveal Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba Chadha as Manthara
New posters show Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara in the film Ramayana.
The makers shared the posters on October 9, 2026.
In the story, Manthara encourages Kaikeyi to ask King Dasharath for two boons.
Kaikeyi asks for her son Bharata to become heir to the throne.
She also asks for Rama to be sent away for 14 years.
These choices lead to Rama’s exile and affect the royal family and Ayodhya.
Nitesh Tiwari is directing the film.
It is planned as two parts, scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
New character posters introduce Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
The posters were shared by the film’s makers on October 9, 2026.
In the story, Manthara persuades Kaikeyi to claim two boons from King Dasharath.
Kaikeyi’s requests include making Bharata heir and sending Rama into exile for 14 years.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film, with releases scheduled for Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
- What
- The makers released character posters introducing Kaikeyi and Manthara.
- When
- The posters were shared on October 9, 2026; Part 1 is scheduled for Diwali 2026.
- Where
- The film is planned for release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.
- Why
- The posters introduce characters whose actions help bring about Rama’s exile.
- Kaikeyi
- Played by Lara Dutta
- Manthara
- Played by Sheeba Chadha
- Kaikeyi’s boons
- Make Bharata heir and send Rama into exile for 14 years
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Film format
- Planned as a two-part adaptation
- Part 1
- Scheduled for Diwali 2026
- Part 2
- Scheduled for Diwali 2027
- Languages
- Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam
Sources
Lara Dutta And Sheeba Chadha Are Introduced As Kaikeyi And Manthara From Ramayana
Ramayana Part 1: Makers unveil new looks of Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara
i>: Posters Of Lara Dutta As Kaikeyi And Sheeba Chadha As Manthara Out
