Kajal Aggarwal, Anil Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Vikrant Massey, Vivek Oberoi, and Mohit Raina feature in the film. Pics/AFP, Instagram
Kajal Aggarwal, Anil Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Vikrant Massey, Vivek Oberoi, Mohit Raina feature in the film. Pics/AFP, Instagram 

As Ramayana’s teaser is unveiled, here is a lowdown on how filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari has roped in multiple talented and big actors, including Amitabh Bachchan, Anil Kapoor, Vikrant Massey, for crucial roles
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The curtain has officially risen on Ramayana. On July 3, Nitesh Tiwari unveiled the teaser of the two-part magnum opus, and it confirmed that the Indian audience’s optimism was well-placed. The three-minute teaser may have offered shielded glimpses of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, but it signalled that the filmmaker was bringing a world grand in vision, rich in imagery, and most importantly, honest in its retelling of the epic.

While it’s known that Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, and Ravie Dubey play Sita, Hanuman, and Lakshman respectively, mid-day has learnt that Tiwari has put together a cast of over 25 actors across India for his ambitious project. It is heard that megastar Amitabh Bachchan will voice the character of Jatayu, the divine vulture that not only unsuccessfully fought Ravana, but also aided Lord Rama and Lakshman before breathing its last. While Kunal Kapoor will play Lord Indra, Indira Krishnan portrays Ram’s mother Kaushalya.

A source reveals, “Nitesh has carefully curated the cast, based on visual resemblance, the actors’ ability to transform into their respective characters, and the gravitas they bring. The cast includes Anil Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, Vikrant Massey, Vivek Oberoi, Mohit Raina, and Adinath Kothare. Actors across mediums have been chosen as the makers wanted to get whoever was best for the role.”