- Also known as
- Dashanana, Lankeshwara
- Kingdom
- Lanka
- Group
- Lanka
- Played by
- Yash
- Movie part
- Both Parts
In Valmiki's Ramayana
Ravana is the powerful ruler of the golden city of Lanka. Learned and a devoted worshipper of Shiva, he earned boons that made him nearly invincible.
His abduction of Sita, and his refusal to return her despite the counsel of his brother Vibhishana, lead to the destruction of his kingdom.
Importance in the narrative
Ravana abducts Sita to avenge his sister Shurpanakha, leading to the war in which he is killed by Rama.
Ramayana (2026)
Portrayal in the film
Yash plays Ravana and also co-produces the film through Monster Mind Creations. It is his first Hindi film. The trailers show Ravana as a devotee of Shiva seeking power over the three realms.
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