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From Ram to King: Govil's Epic Return to Ramayana
7 Oct
Summary
- Arun Govil to portray King Dashrath in new Ramayana film.
- Govil previously starred as Lord Ram in the 1987 TV series.
- The film is set for a Diwali 2026 release.
Veteran actor Arun Govil, celebrated for his portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's 1987 television series, is returning to the Ramayana narrative. He will be seen as King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious two-part film adaptation. Govil's character poster has been released, depicting him in a regal stance as the King of Ayodhya and father to Lord Ram.
The upcoming epic, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, aims to explore the timeless conflict between good and evil. The first part of the film is slated for a Diwali 2026 release, with the second part following in Diwali 2027.
This magnum opus features an ensemble cast including Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The film will be released in multiple languages, including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, and will also be available in IMAX formats.
