The makers of the two-part epic “Ramayana” release character posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. The images signal the role of Kaikeyi and Manthara in events that influence Rama’s fate, according to coverage of the new look.
Several outlets note the film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Times of India says the makers “drop” Lara Dutta’s first look and Sheeba Chadha’s character poster as part of promotional activity ahead of the release. NDTV and Times of India also describe the production as a large-scale project produced by Prime Focus Studios, in collaboration with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations.
NDTV and other reports frame the announcements as part of the buildup to a planned two-part release, with Times of India specifying Part 1 is set for Diwali 2026.
