Archive · 31 Aug 2026
Rajiv Kumar Reportedly Cast as Raja Janak in Ramayana
A new movie called Ramayana is being made by Nitesh Tiwari.
It will tell the famous story of Lord Rama and Sita.
Sai Pallavi will play Sita.
Rajiv Kumar is reportedly going to play Raja Janak, Sita’s father.
Raja Janak is the king of Mithila in the story.
His character is important during Sita’s wedding to Rama.
Kumar shared a message saying he was honored to be part of the project.
However, the movie’s makers have not officially confirmed his role yet.
Television actor Rajiv Kumar is reportedly set to play Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana.
Raja Janak is Sita’s father and the king of Mithila in the story.
Sai Pallavi is set to portray Sita in the two-part mythological epic.
Kumar appeared to acknowledge his association with the project in an Instagram post in July.
The filmmakers have not officially announced Kumar’s role.
- Who
- Television actor Rajiv Kumar is reportedly involved, with Sai Pallavi playing Sita and Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Rama.
- What
- Kumar is reportedly set to portray Raja Janak in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part film Ramayana.
- When
- The film is being prepared for release in 2026; Kumar referenced the project in an Instagram post in July.
- Where
- The reported character is Raja Janak, king of Mithila; the article does not specify where filming is taking place.
- Why
- Raja Janak is an important character in the parts of the story involving Sita’s swayamvara and marriage to Lord Rama.
- Film
- Ramayana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Reported casting
- Rajiv Kumar as Raja Janak
- Sita
- Sai Pallavi
- Lord Rama
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Ravana
- Yash
- Official confirmation
- The makers have not officially announced Rajiv Kumar’s role.