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

Vibhishana

Brother of Ravana

Painting of Vibhishana meeting Rama
Traditional depiction, not from the film. Vibhishana meets Rama (before 1604). Photo: Wikimedia Commons · Public domain · Source
Kingdom
Lanka
Group
Lanka
Played by
Harish Uthaman
Movie part
Both Parts
Verified by multiple reports

In Valmiki's Ramayana

Vibhishana advises Ravana to return Sita. When he is expelled from Lanka he joins Rama, and is crowned king of Lanka after the war.

Importance in the narrative

Vibhishana defects to Rama after Ravana rejects his advice to return Sita.

Ramayana (2026)

Portrayal in the film

Harish Uthaman is reported to play Vibhishana.

Related characters

King of Lanka

Ravana

Played by Yash

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Frequently asked questions

Who plays Vibhishana in the Ramayana movie?

Harish Uthaman plays Vibhishana.

Who is Vibhishana in the Ramayana?

Vibhishana defects to Rama after Ravana rejects his advice to return Sita.