Arun Govil returns to the Ramayana, this time as King Dasharatha
The actor who played Rama on television in 1987 plays Rama's father in the new film.
Official announcement
Announcement date: 7 October 2026
The makers of Ramayana: Part 1 released a solo character poster of Arun Govil as King Dasharatha on 7 October 2026.
A link to television history
Arun Govil played Rama in Ramanand Sagar’s Ramayan, first broadcast in 1987, one of the most watched series in Indian television history. Nearly four decades later, he returns to the story as Rama’s father, the king of Ayodhya whose promise to Queen Kaikeyi sets the exile in motion.
The wider ensemble
He joins an ensemble led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey and Sunny Deol. See the complete cast.
Last updated: 8 October 2026
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