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Ramayana: Part 1 is now in cinemas (released 5 November 2026). Part 2 is planned for Diwali 2027.

Lord Rama

Prince of Ayodhya

Rama with the Kodanda bow: original Ramayana artwork, not a still from the film
Rama with the Kodanda bow (original artwork). Original artwork made for this site. Not from the film.
Also known as
Raghava, Dasharathi, Ramachandra
Kingdom
Ayodhya, House of Raghu
Group
House of Raghu (Ayodhya)
Played by
Ranbir Kapoor
Movie part
Both Parts
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In Valmiki's Ramayana

Rama is the eldest son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. Revered in Hindu tradition as an avatar of Vishnu, he is remembered above all for keeping his word and doing his duty, even at great personal cost.

In the epic he wins Sita’s hand by breaking Shiva’s bow, gives up the throne to honour his father’s promise to Kaikeyi, and leads the war against Ravana after Sita is abducted.

Importance in the narrative

The hero of the epic. Rama accepts fourteen years of exile rather than break his father's word, and later wages war on Ravana to rescue Sita.

Ramayana (2026)

Portrayal in the film

In Nitesh Tiwari's film, Rama is played by Ranbir Kapoor, as announced by the makers. His first look was released on 2 April 2026. Reports say Kapoor also appears as Parashurama. The English trailer describes Rama as "not a God but a man chosen by destiny".

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Related characters

Rama's devoted brother

Lakshmana

Played by Ravi Dubey

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Frequently asked questions

Who plays Lord Rama in the Ramayana movie?

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama.

Who is Lord Rama in the Ramayana?

The hero of the epic. Rama accepts fourteen years of exile rather than break his father's word, and later wages war on Ravana to rescue Sita.