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Arun Govil Revealed as King Dashrath in Ramayana Poster
A new poster shows actor Arun Govil as King Dashrath in the upcoming Ramayana film.
Many people remember Govil for playing Lord Rama on television years ago.
In this movie, he will play Rama’s father.
Nitesh Tiwari is directing the film, which is planned as two parts.
Ranbir Kapoor will play Rama, and Sai Pallavi will play Sita.
Yash will play Ravana, while other well-known actors have roles too.
The first part is expected in November 2026.
The second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
Fans have shared reactions to Govil’s new role.
The makers unveiled a first-look poster showing Arun Govil as King Dashrath, seated on a throne.
Govil previously portrayed Lord Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan.
Nitesh Tiwari is directing the planned two-part Ramayana film.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash plays Ravana.
The first instalment is scheduled for November 2026, with the second planned for Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Arun Govil, who previously portrayed Lord Rama on television, is playing King Dashrath.
- What
- The makers unveiled Govil’s first-look poster for the Ramayana film.
- Where
- The poster was shared on social media; the film is planned for theatrical release.
- When
- The poster was unveiled on Wednesday; the first instalment is scheduled for November 2026.
- Why
- The poster introduces Govil as King Dashrath, his new role in the Ramayana film.
Fan interest
Reported project details
Govil’s casting
Fan interest
Fans expressed excitement and emotion about seeing Govil, remembered as Rama, play King Dashrath.
Reported project details
The makers’ post introduces Govil as King Dashrath but does not present a debate about the casting.
Key facts
- Actor
- Arun Govil
- Role
- King Dashrath, also referred to as Dasharatha
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Format
- Planned two-part film
- Part one
- Scheduled for November 2026; one report specifies 6 November
- Part two
- Expected during Diwali 2027
- Selected cast
- Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman
Quotes
Ramayana film's social media post
The post introducing Arun Govil as King Dashrath in the film.
“He once brought Ram to life for a generation. Now, he returns to the world of Ramayana as the King of Ayodhya. Arun Govil as King Dashrath.”
thehansindia.com
NDTV
Fan
A fan commenting online about Govil’s new role.
“After seeing him as Ram, watching Arun Govil play Dasharath is going to be interesting. Ram was the embodiment of divinity and maryada, while Dasharath was a king who had everything, yet lost himself to a promise. Dasharath demands grief, love and helplessness. It will be interesting to see this side of him.”
NDTV
Sources
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