Arun Govil Unveiled as King Dashrath in Upcoming Ramayana Film Poster
The makers of the upcoming two-part film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, have unveiled a new poster featuring veteran actor Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Rama's father. Govil, known for his iconic portrayal of Lord Ram in the 1980s TV series Ramayan, returns in a different role, creating a nostalgic connection for audiences. The film is set for release during Diwali 2026, with a second part planned for 2027. While fans expressed excitement, some viewers critiqued the poster's design.
First-hand measurement across 11 sources
We measured how 11 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is positive (65/100). Lens Score 34/100.
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Sentiment ranged widely across outlets — from 45/100 to 75/100 — a sign the coverage itself was contested, not just reported.
Coverage timeline
moneycontrol broke this story on 7 Oct, 06:03 am. Other outlets followed.