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Ramayana: Part 1 releases in cinemas on 5 November 2026. Advance bookings are open.

Dasharatha

King of Ayodhya

Mughal-era folio showing the death of King Dasharatha
Traditional depiction, not from the film. The Death of King Dasharatha, folio from a Ramayana (c. 1605). Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC0 · Source
Kingdom
Ayodhya
Group
House of Raghu (Ayodhya)
Played by
Arun Govil
Movie part
Both Parts
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In Valmiki's Ramayana

Dasharatha, king of Ayodhya, has four sons by three queens. Bound by two boons he once granted Queen Kaikeyi, he is forced to send Rama into exile and dies of grief soon after.

Importance in the narrative

Dasharatha is forced by Kaikeyi's boons to exile Rama, and dies of grief.

Ramayana (2026)

Portrayal in the film

Arun Govil, who played Rama in the 1987 television series Ramayan, plays Dasharatha. His character poster was released on 7 October 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Who plays Dasharatha in the Ramayana movie?

Arun Govil plays Dasharatha.

Who is Dasharatha in the Ramayana?

Dasharatha is forced by Kaikeyi's boons to exile Rama, and dies of grief.