Ramayana character posters: Arun Govil rules Ayodhya as King Dashrath

Veteran actor Arun Govil features as King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming two-part epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. The makers released the actor's character poster depicting him on Ayodhya's throne, marking his return to the story after famously playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar's iconic 1987 television series, Ramayan.The poster introduces the 68-year-old in a regal look as the ruler of Ayodhya and father of Ram, placing him in a central supporting role within the ensemble cast.Sharing the poster on Instagram, the makers wrote, "He once brought Ram to life for a generation. Now, he returns to the world of Ramayana as the King of Ayodhya. Arun Govil as King Dashrath (sic)."Govil gained national prominence for playing Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s television series Ramayan (1987–1988). The role established him as a key figure on Indian television for over three decades. His casting as King Dashrath in Nitesh Tiwari’s film marks his return to the story, shifting from the role of Ram to the patriarch of Ayodhya.The upcoming cinematic adaptation frames the classic epic around the conflict between good and evil, depicting the birth of Lord Ram as an avatar of Vishnu destined to restore balance against the rise of the demon king Ravana. The two-part narrative covers the key chapters of the epic, moving from the royal court of Ayodhya and Kaikeyi's decree of exile to the wilderness and the battle of Lanka.Ramayana: Part 1 also features Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.Jointly produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, DNEG, and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the magnum opus is scheduled for a Diwali release on November 6, 2026, with Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, alongside IMAX formats. Sony Pictures is handling global distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film across the Hindi-speaking market.- Ends