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

Shiva

The destroyer

Raja Ravi Varma oleograph of Shiva — Traditional depiction, not from the film. Shiva, Parvati and Nandi, oleograph by Raja Ravi Varma. Photo: Raja Ravi Varma (1848-1906) / Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source

Also known as: Mahadeva
Kingdom: Kailasa
Group: Gods and Divine Beings
Played by: Mohit Raina
Movie part: Both Parts

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In Valmiki's Ramayana

Shiva is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. Ravana is his ardent devotee, and it is Shiva’s great bow, Pinaka, that Rama breaks to win Sita.

Importance in the narrative

Shiva's bow is the test at Sita's swayamvara, and Ravana is his devotee.

Ramayana (2026)

Portrayal in the film

Mohit Raina is reported to play Shiva. The trailers show Ravana worshipping Shiva.

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