Amit Sial to play Sugriv in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Reports

Actor Amit Sial has reportedly joined the cast of Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mega opus, Ramayan. He is speculated to portray the role of Sugriv, the younger brother of Bali, who assisted Lord Rama in rescuing Sita from the demon king Ravana.

According to Hindustan Times, a source close to the development has revealed that the actor has already shot a few scenes of the film.

The source said, “Amit has shot a few portions of the film, and he will be seen playing a Hindu epic mythological character Sugriv. The actor and the director Nitesh will be working on his appearance to have authenticity to his narrative.”

The source added, “Amit is nearly at the completion of his part in the first edition of the film.”

The casting of the actor in the film has created buzz among fans, who are curious to know how his depiction of Sugriv serves the larger vision of Tiwari for the epic story.

Amit Sial was last seen in Raid 2, wherein he portrayed Lallan Sudheer, garnering widespread acclaim for his performance. Having a varied filmography with roles in both films and web series, Sial is recognised for offering depth and complexity to his characters.

His casting as Sugriv has the potential to lend the proceedings of the upcoming mythological epic a robust layer.

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Ramayana’s stellar ensemble and cutting-edge visual effects have already made it one of the most anticipated releases in Indian cinema.

Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayan is envisioned as a high-budget, visually spectacular retelling of the ancient Indian epic. The film aims to bring the legendary story of Lord Rama, Sita, and their allies to life with cutting-edge visual effects and a star-studded cast, which includes Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol, among others.

The film is set to release in two parts, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part in 2027.