Reports have it that Nitesh Tiwari is planning to cast Bobby Deol and Lara Dutta in the roles of Kumbkaran and Princess Kaikeyi in his magnum opus Ramayana

Nitesh Tiwari is planning to cast Bobby Deol and Lara Dutta in Ramayana
In recent times, Ramayana has become one of the most talked about projects and with Ranbir Kapoor and Yash coming on board, there`s only so much that everyone`s been talking about. It was back in 2020 that Madhu Mantena first confirmed his plans on the Indian epic along with Nitesh Tiwari directing the film. And now, reports have it that Nitesh Tiwari is planning to cast Bobby Deol and Lara Dutta in the roles of Kumbkaran and Princess Kaikeyi in the magnum opus.
Now as per the report in Pinkvilla, a source close to the development shared, “Nitesh Tiwari wants to cast actors who are apt to play the characters belonging to the most timeless tale of Indian History. He feels Lara Dutta is perfect to play the part of Princess Kaikeyi, the third consort of King Dasharatha. It’s a pivotal character that leads to the entire conflict in Ramayana, and Lara is excited to entire the fantastical world of Nitesh Tiwari.”