Shatrughna
- Kingdom
- Ayodhya
- Group
- House of Raghu (Ayodhya)
- Played by
- Nitish Sharma
- Movie part
- Both Parts
In Valmiki's Ramayana
Shatrughna is the youngest of Dasharatha’s four sons and Lakshmana’s twin. While Lakshmana follows Rama into the forest, Shatrughna stays with Bharata and helps him govern Ayodhya.
Importance in the narrative
Shatrughna, son of Sumitra, supports Bharata while Rama is in exile.
Ramayana (2026)
Portrayal in the film
Nitish Sharma is reported to play Shatrughna.
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