Raghav Juyal Joins Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana; Was Vikrant Massey FIRST Choice?

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Juyal's journey from Dance India Dance to movies has been commendable. From being a fantastic dancer to a talented actor, Raghav has proved that he is here to stay. In 2025, the actor impressed everyone with his acting chops in Aryan Khan's The Ba***ds of Bollywood. After its massive success, he seems to have a signed a mega project. According to a media report, Raghav has come on board for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. The actor will reportedly be seen playing a key role in the second installment of Ramayana. It will be theatrically released on Diwali 2027.

Raghav Juyal on board for Ramayana: Part 2?

According to Variety India report, Raghav will be seen in Ramayana: Part 2. The actor will reportedly be seen playing the role of Meghanad (also referred to as Indrajit). He was the eldest son of Ravan. The report further suggests that the role was initially offered to Vikrant Massey. After things apparently didn't work out, Raghav was approached for the film and agreed to star in the sequel.

That said, the Bollywood actor is likely to begin filming his portions after he recovers from his injury. However, an official confirmation on Raghav's casting is awaited. While Ramayana has been directed by Nitesh, the film is collectively produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations.

Ramayana's star-studded cast

Meanwhile, the star cast of Ramayana includes Ranbir, Sai, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, Indira Krishnan, Lara Dutta, and Arun Govil. While Ranbir will be seen Lord Ram, Sai will play the role of Goddess Sita. Ravi, on the other hand, portrays the role of Laxman. As for Sunny and Yash, they essay Lord Hanuman and Ravan, respectively.

Talking about Lara, the actress is likely to be seen as Kaikeyi and Rakul Preet Singh might essay Supranakha's role. As far as Indira and Arun as concerned, they are playing the roles of King Dashrath and Queen Kaushalya. Kunal Kapoor is expected to be seen as Lord Indra and Adinath Kothare might be Bharat in the film.

About Ramayana first look

Ahead of its grand theatrical release on Diwali 2026, the first look of Ramayana: Part 1 is expected to be unveiled on Ram Navami. As per media reports, the first look will be released on March 27 at a grand event in Mumbai. That said, there's no official confirmation from the makers yet.Are you excited about watching Ramayana? Tweet @TimesNow and share your thoughts.