The makers of Ramayana have unveiled a new character poster featuring Jatayu, the revered bird known for his courage and sacrifice in the epic. Titled The Wings of Dharma, the poster also confirms that veteran actor Anupam Kher will lend his voice to the character in director Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming two-part cinematic adaptation.
Sharing the poster, the makers wrote, “When evil took flight, courage rose to meet it. He fought not for victory, but for what was right. Jatayu. The Wings of Dharma. Anupam Kher as Jatayu in Ramayana. Advance bookings open in 8 days.”
The Jatayu poster is the latest in a series of character reveals through which the makers have offered glimpses of the film’s principal characters. The ambitious adaptation stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman.
Produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is envisioned as a two-part cinematic saga. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, while the second part is slated to arrive during Diwali 2027.
The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with an IMAX release also planned. Sony Pictures will handle international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will distribute the film across the Hindi-speaking market.