Oct 13, 2026 11:56am IST
‘Ramayana’: Anupam Kher’s Jatayu Takes Flight in New Character Poster, Film to Release on November 5
Anupam Kher’s Jatayu takes centre stage in a new character poster from “Ramayana”, offering a closer look at the actor’s portrayal of the legendary bird who comes to the aid of Sita. Titled “Jatayu: The Wings of Dharma”, the poster features a striking close up of the bird’s face, with another depiction of Jatayu flying with his wings outstretched against a sky filled with birds.
The poster was unveiled by the film’s official social media handles, with the accompanying caption reading, “When evil took flight, courage rose to meet it. He fought not for victory, but for what was right.” It also confirms Kher’s casting as Jatayu, one of the key figures in the Ramayana whose encounter with Ravana becomes a defining moment in the epic.
In the story, Jatayu attempts to stop Ravana from abducting Sita and carries the news of her abduction to Rama after being gravely wounded in the confrontation. His intervention makes him an important figure in Rama’s search for Sita, with his actions rooted in duty and the willingness to stand against wrongdoing despite the odds.
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The poster arrives as the makers build towards the theatrical release of “Ramayana”. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Kher joins an ensemble that includes several familiar names from Hindi cinema.
“Ramayana” is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, across premium formats. The makers have also announced that advance bookings will open on Dussehra, October 20. The film is the first instalment of a planned two part adaptation, with the second part scheduled for Diwali 2027.
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