Panchayat actor Faisal Malik to play Kumbhakarna in Ranbir Kapoor starrer Ramayana, reports

Faisal Malik to be seen in ramayana

• Faisal Malik to play Kumbhakarna in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
• Ramayana's first part releases this Diwali, second in Diwali 2027
• Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana

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Nitesh Tiwari’s epic Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about films of the year, and the excitement has only grown with the latest casting news.

Faisal Malik, best known for his lovable role as Prahladcha ‘Prahlad’ Pandey in the Amazon Prime Video series Panchayat, is reportedly set to play Kumbhakarna, adding another familiar face to this star-studded adaptation.

Fans had earlier speculated that Bobby Deol might take on the role, but Faisal Malik now appears to have stepped in, bringing his height and imposing build to the legendary character.

According to a report by HT, Faisal Malik has already wrapped up the first schedule of the film, shooting alongside Yash for the introductory Kumbhakarna scenes at Prime Focus Studios in Mumbai. “The sequences are heavy on graphics — similar to Avatar,” a source told the publication, hinting at the epic scale of the production and the visual spectacle audiences can expect.

The film’s ensemble cast is already creating plenty of buzz. Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi steps into the role of Goddess Sita, and Yash takes on the role of Ravana. Other key characters include Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh as Mandodri and Surpanakha.

Veteran actors Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan also round out the impressive cast.

In addition, Raghav Juyal has been cast as Meghanad, Ravana’s eldest son, who will appear in the second part of the saga, slated for release during Diwali 2027.

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Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana promises a dazzling mix of mythology, action, and cutting-edge visual effects.

Fans can expect a visually spectacular retelling of the epic, with intense battle sequences, unforgettable performances, and a story that brings the timeless legend to life.

The first instalment is set to release this Diwali, while the second chapter will continue the saga in Diwali 2027, keeping audiences eagerly anticipating the next thrilling chapter.