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Ramayana unveils Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara
The makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana have released character posters showing Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
The two characters are part of the epic’s story about Lord Rama and the kingdom of Ayodhya.
Kaikeyi’s two wishes change events for King Dashrath and Rama.
Manthara’s influence helps shape Kaikeyi’s decisions.
The posters follow the reveal of Arun Govil as King Dashrath.
The two-part film also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Part 1 is scheduled for worldwide release during Diwali 2026, with Part 2 planned for Diwali 2027.
The makers of Ramayana have revealed character posters showing Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
The characters are tied to events that change Lord Rama’s future, with Manthara’s influence shaping Kaikeyi’s decisions.
The posters follow the earlier reveal of Arun Govil as King Dashrath.
Nitesh Tiwari is directing the two-part adaptation, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
Part 1 is scheduled for a worldwide release during Diwali 2026, with Part 2 due during Diwali 2027.
- Who
- Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
- What
- The makers unveiled character posters introducing the two actors in their roles.
- When
- October 9, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- The reveal introduces two characters whose actions are linked to events that alter Rama’s future.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
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.
The makers unveiled Arun Govil as King Dashrath.
The makers revealed posters of Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chadha as Manthara.
Part 1 is scheduled for worldwide release.
Part 2 is scheduled to follow.
- Kaikeyi
- Lara Dutta
- Manthara
- Sheeba Chadha
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Part 1 release
- Diwali 2026, worldwide
- Part 2 release
- Diwali 2027
Sources
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