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Faisal Malik, who has become a household name after his performance in the popular series Panchayat, is making headlines once again. According to recent reports by Hindustan Times, he has been cast in Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological magnum opus, Ramayana. He is expected to take on the key role of the mighty warrior Kumbhkaran in the film.

While earlier rumours suggested that Bobby Deol was being considered for the part, the latest reports indicate that after his exit from the project, Faisal has stepped in. Faisal, who was recently seen in the OTT film Subedaar alongside Anil Kapoor, has reportedly already joined the cast for the first part of the two-part magnum opus.

Sources suggest that Faisal has already begun filming and has completed his first schedule. During this shoot, he shared the screen with Yash, who plays the character of Ravana. A source mentioned, “He joined Yash for the introductory Kumbhakaran scene at Prime Focus studio in Mumbai, shot with an international action crew. The sequences are heavy on graphics — similar to Avatar.”

The production team seems to have found a perfect fit in Faisal for the character of Kumbhakaran. About his casting, the source added, “His height and heavily built frame perfectly suit the character.” While the introductory scenes are done, major battle sequences are expected to be filmed as part of the second part of the franchise.

The film features a star-studded cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. Other reported cast members include Ravie Dubey as Laxman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, and Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra. Despite the buzz, the Ramayana team has not officially confirmed the full cast yet. When approached for a comment, Faisal Malik declined to speak on the matter. The film is being hailed as one of the most expensive projects in Indian cinema, aiming to narrate the timeless story of Lord Ram’s triumph over Ravana. While a first look was reportedly planned for March 27 at the Gateway of India, the unveiling has been postponed due to the ongoing Middle East crisis. 

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