- Kingdom
- Ayodhya
- Group
- House of Raghu (Ayodhya)
- Played by
- Lara Dutta
- Movie part
- Both Parts
In Valmiki's Ramayana
Kaikeyi, mother of Bharata, is Dasharatha’s favourite queen. Persuaded by her maid Manthara, she demands Bharata’s coronation and Rama’s fourteen-year exile.
Importance in the narrative
Kaikeyi claims her boons to make her son Bharata king and send Rama into exile.
Ramayana (2026)
Portrayal in the film
Lara Dutta plays Kaikeyi, as reported by several publications.
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