Arun Govil To Prabhas, 7 Actors Who Played Lord Ram On Screen

Prabhas played Lord Ram in Om Raut’s Adipurush in 2023.

Ramayana is one of the most religious and beautiful Sanskrit epics in our history. This book depicts the great character of Lord Rama. Even today, people of every religion, language and place love Ramayana very much. Due to this, many great actors in the film world have also tried to portray the character of Lord Ram in their own way. On the occasion of Sri Rama Navami, here are the top 7 actors who have played the character of Lord Ram on screen beautifully.

1) Arun Govil

Ramanand Sagar was the pioneer in introducing the image of Lord Ram to the world. In 1987, Sagar created a serial on Ramayana, in which Arun Govil essayed the role of Lord Ram. After the success of the serial, Arun Govil rose to fame and became a household name. People not only started referring to Arun as Lord Ram but also started worshipping him, which cemented his association with the revered figure.

2) Jeetendra

The film Lav Kush, based on Ramayana, was released in 1997 and became quite a box office hit. Directed by popular Tamil director V Madhusudhana Rao, the film was very popularly cast with Jeetendra in the role of Lord Ram and Jaya Prada as Goddess Sita. Arun Govil also essayed the role of Lakshman in the film and thus became even more popular.

3) Sr NTR

Sr NTR’s on-screen persona reverberated through his iconic films like Lava Kusa, Sri Ramanjaneya Yuddham and Seetha Rama Kalyanam, leaving an indelible impression that captivates the audience and leaves them in awe of his divine presence.

4) Jr NTR

Joining this list is Devara star Jr NTR, who delivered an exceptional performance as Lord Ram in his debut film Bala Ramayanam. Directed by Gunasekhar, he shared the screen with Smitha Madhav, who essayed the role of young Sita. The film went one better by winning the National Film Award for Best Children’s Film.

5) Sobhan Babu

Sampoorna Ramayanam, starring Sobhan Babu in the lead role of Lord Ram and Chandrakala as Sita, was released in 1972. Directed by Bapu, the story traces the life of Lord Ram from his birth to his pattabhisheka after Vanvaas. The film was a commercial hit with artistic visuals and some good songs.

6) Nandamuri Balakrishna

Sri Rama Rajyam, a feature film released in 2011, features Nandamuri Balakrishna and Nayanthara in the lead roles of Lord Rama and Sita. The film narrates Lord Ram’s rule over Ayodhya after his return from Lanka, his separation from Sita and their secluded life in the forest while raising their children Lava and Kusa.

7) Prabhas

Prabhas’ portrayal of Lord Ram in Om Raut’s Adipurush in 2023 received a mixed response due to poor VFX and direction. The film also starred Kriti Sanon as Sita and Saif Ali Khan as Ravan.