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

Mandodari

Queen of Lanka

Raja Ravi Varma painting of Queen Mandodari — Traditional depiction, not from the film. Mandodari, by Raja Ravi Varma (c. 1910). Photo: Raja Ravi Varma / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source

Kingdom: Lanka
Group: Lanka
Played by: Kajal Aggarwal
Movie part: Both Parts

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In Valmiki's Ramayana

Mandodari is Ravana’s chief queen, known in tradition for her wisdom and virtue. She urges her husband to return Sita to Rama.

Importance in the narrative

Mandodari repeatedly advises Ravana to return Sita and avoid war.

Ramayana (2026)

Portrayal in the film

Kajal Aggarwal is reported to play Mandodari. We have not seen this confirmed by the makers.

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