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Ramayana: 7 Actors Who Played Ravana Before Yash
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News18•21-10-2026, 12:30
Ramayana: 7 Actors Who Played Ravana Before Yash
- •Kannada superstar Yash is set to play the iconic role of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mega-budget film Ramayana.
- •Arvind Trivedi played Ravana in Ramanand Sagar's 1987 Ramayana, becoming immortal for his powerful voice and iconic portrayal.
- •Other notable actors who portrayed Ravana on screen include SV Ranga Rao, Akhilendra Mishra, Karthik Jayaram, and Nikitin Dheer.
- •Saif Ali Khan played Lankesh in the 2023 film Adipurush, but his modern look faced massive online trolling and criticism.
Key Questions Answered
Arvind Trivedi played the role of Ravana in Ramanand Sagar's 1987 'Ramayana' series. His powerful voice, facial expressions, and dialogue delivery made his portrayal iconic and unforgettable.
Saif Ali Khan was heavily trolled and faced internet memes because his look as Lankesh featured black clothes, a beard, and modern visual design, which differed completely from the traditional portrayal of Ravana.
Kannada superstar Yash plays the role of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana' film, which is made on a mega budget of 4000 crores and co-produced by Yash himself.
