Updated On: 20 January, 2024 01:47 PM IST | Tuhina Upadhyay
With the Ram Mandir inauguration underway, there`s a buzz of excitement among devotees across the country as they prepare for the auspicious celebration. Before the grand consecration festivities kick in, let`s take a closer look at various actors who have portrayed the character of Lord Ram.

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Ramanand Sagar was the first to bring the image of Lord Ram to the world. In 1987, he created a TV series on Ramayana, casting Arun Govil as Lord Ram.
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After the series` success, Arun Govil became widely famous, with people not only calling him Lord Ram but also venerating him as the revered character.

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In 1997, the film `Lav Kush,` based on Ramayana, was released and became a box office hit. Jeetendra played Lord Ram, and Jaya Prada played Goddess Sita.
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Sr NTR`s on-screen persona in films like `Lava Kusa,` `Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham,` and `Seetha Rama Kalyam` left an unforgettable impact

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Jr NTR, known for `RRR,` delivered an exceptional performance as Lord Ram in his debut film `Bala Ramayanam.` The movie won the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.
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Nandamuri Balakrishna and Nayanthara played the lead roles of Lord Ram and Sita in the 2011 film `Sri Rama Rajyam.` The film received numerous state awards for its compelling narrative and outstanding performances.

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Sobhan Babu starred as Lord Ram in `Sampoorna Ramayanam,` released in 1972. The film, directed by Bapu, was a commercial hit with artistic picturization and good songs.
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Ashish Kumar, a renowned Bengali actor, portrayed Lord Ram in films like `Jai Santoshi Maa` and `Jai Dwarakadheesh,` along with playing various mythological characters.

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In 2023, Prabhas portrayed Lord Ram in Om Raut’s `Adipurush,` with Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Ravan.
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Ankur Nayyar portrayed Lord Ram in the television series `Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan,` which aired in 2006-2009. The series, while primarily focused on the life of Prithviraj Chauhan, included the character of Lord Ram in certain sequences, and Ankur Nayyar played the role during those segments.