Ramayana makers have finally revealed a solo poster featuring Arun Govil as King DashrathThe actor, who remains iconic for playing Lord Ram, now takes on a new role in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic.
Published: October 7, 2026, 12:36 PM IST
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Arun Govil as King Dashrath in Ramayana (PC: Instagram)
There is a special connection between Arun Govil and Ramayana that goes back decadesFor an entire generation of viewers, the actor became synonymous with Lord Ram after his iconic portrayal in the classic television seriesNow, he is returning to the world of the epic, but this time in a very different roleThe makers of Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited Ramayana have unveiled a new solo poster featuring Arun Govil as King Dashrath, giving audiences their first proper look at his character. He will play Dashrath, the King of Ayodhya, and father of Lord Rama, while Ranbir Kapoor takes on the role of RamaThe casting has already caught attention because of Arun Govil’s deep association with the epic
Ramayana: Arun Govil’s first look as King Dashrath revealed
The new poster presents Arun Govil in a regal avatar as King DashrathHis look reflects the authority and high reputation of the King of Ayodhya, giving fans a glimpse of the character he will portray in the film.
The makers shared the poster on social media with the caption, “He once brought Ram to life for a generationNow, he returns to the world of Ramayana as the King of AyodhyaArun Govil as King Dashrath.”
For viewers familiar with Arun Govil’s earlier work, the casting makes the reveal particularly important and specialThe actor once played Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s iconic 1987 television series Ramayan, and he will now portray the father of the same character in a new cinematic adaptation
Arun Govil in Ramayana: From iconic Lord Ram to King Dashrath
Arun Govil’s presence in Ramayana carries a sense of familiarity for many Indian viewersHis portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s television Ramayan made him a household name and created a lasting association between the actor and the epic.
His new role is therefore quite differentInstead of playing Rama himself, Govil will be seen as Dashrath, Rama’s fatherThe shift also gives the actor an opportunity to explore another important figure from the story
About Ramayana: Part One
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana has been planned as a two-part cinematic adaptationAccording to IMDb, the plot of this high-budget film revolves around, “An ancient epic follows a young prince and princess whose marriage and subsequent exile mark the beginning of a legendary journeyTheir story of love, duty, and destiny sets the stage for greater challenges ahead.”
Ramayana: Part One is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 6, 2026, with the second part planned for 2027.
The film’s ensemble also includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as LakshmanLara Dutta plays Kaikeyi and Rakul Preet Singh will be seen playing Shurpanakha.
