- Kingdom
- Dandaka Forest
- Group
- Gods and Divine Beings
- Played by
- Anupam Kher
- Movie part
- Both Parts
In Valmiki's Ramayana
Jatayu, an old friend of Dasharatha, sees Ravana carrying Sita away and attacks him. Mortally wounded, he lives long enough to tell Rama the direction Ravana took.
Importance in the narrative
Jatayu fights Ravana in mid-air to stop Sita's abduction and tells Rama what happened before he dies.
Ramayana (2026)
Portrayal in the film
Anupam Kher voices Jatayu. A Jatayu fight sequence features in the international trailer released on 15 October 2026.
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