The promotional campaign for Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological spectacle Ramayana has reached a dramatic crescendo with the unveiling of the character poster for the legendary bird Jatayu. In a major casting reveal, the makers announced that veteran Bollywood actor Anupam Kher will be lending his voice to bring this revered mythological figure to life on the silver screen. Titled ‘The Wings of Dharma,’ the character poster showcases the fierce and noble protector soaring through the skies, embodying righteousness, valor, and sacrifice. The official post was accompanied by a powerful tagline highlighting Jatayu’s sacrifice: “When evil took flight, courage rose to meet it. He fought not for victory, but for what was right.” The grand reveal has triggered immense excitement across social media platforms, with fans and cinephiles commending the visual effects and praising the decision to cast Kher’s resonant, authoritative voice for such a pivotal role.

High-Octane Visuals and Global Cinematic Scale

Produced by Namit Malhotra and mounted on an unprecedented canvas, Ramayana is engineered to be one of the biggest cinematic endeavors emerging from Indian cinema. The visual rendition of Jatayu highlights state-of-the-art CGI and VFX work crafted in collaboration with international visual effects giant DNEG. Rather than presenting a stylized caricature, the filmmakers have opted for a photorealistic aesthetic that emphasizes the sheer scale, piercing gaze, and feather detail of the mythical demi-god bird who famously confronted the ten-headed demon king Ravana in mid-air to rescue Sita. Industry insiders note that this sequence is set to be one of the major cinematic centerpieces in the first installment of the two-part saga.

Star-Studded Ensemble Cast and Theatrical Rollout Details

The revelation of Anupam Kher’s voice role adds another heavyweight talent to an already stellar, pan-India ensemble. Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor stepping into the divine shoes of Lord Rama, alongside Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita and Kannada superstar Yash essaying the formidable role of Ravana. The supporting lineup boasts Ravi Dubey as Lakshmana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Arun Govil as King Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Vivek Oberoi as Vidyutjihva. The epic is structured as a two-part cinematic event: Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a worldwide release on November 5, 2026, across Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam in standard and IMAX formats, followed by the concluding chapter scheduled around Diwali 2027. With Dharma Productions steering the distribution in northern India and Sony Pictures spearheading international theatrical markets, the buzz surrounding the project continues to break advance interest records nationwide.