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Arun Govil’s Casting as Dasharath Raises Questions Over Legacy in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana

Dipika Chikhlia’s remarks underscore legacy casting tensions ahead of the film’s first release on Diwali 2026 with a sequel set for Diwali 2027

Dipika Chikhlia Reacts To Arun Govil's Portrayal Of Dasharath In Ramayana: For Me, It's A Little Out Of Context
Dipika Chikhlia reacts to Arun Govil's casting in Ramayana.
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Overview

  • Arun Govil, famed for his portrayal of Lord Ram in Ramanand Sagar’s 1987 TV series, is now confirmed to play King Dasharath in Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part film.
  • Dipika Chikhlia described Govil’s new role as “a little out of context” given his long-standing identity as Lord Ram.
  • Chikhlia revealed she was not approached to join the production and stated she would only portray Sita in any Ramayana adaptation.
  • The Rs 1,600 crore project wrapped filming on Part 1 in July and is slated for release on Diwali 2026 with Part 2 following on Diwali 2027.
  • Featuring Oscar-winning VFX from DNEG and a score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, the film is positioned as India’s most expensive cinematic venture.