Tv Ramayanam: Vijay

| Character | Actor | Notes | |-----------|-------|-------| | | Rakesh Gopinath | Known for his chiseled, serene look; previously acted in Vettai (film) | | Sita | Ankitha | Later replaced by Reshma Pasupuleti; brought grace and emotional depth | | Lakshmana | Unknown / Lesser-known actor | Focused on loyalty and intensity | | Ravana | Ravi Varma | A well-known TV villain; brought gravitas with his booming voice | | Hanuman | Madhu Balaji | Energetic and devotional performance | | Dasharatha | Senior actor Nizhalgal Ravi | Brought royal dignity | | Kaikeyi | Ambika | Veteran actress, added dramatic weight | | Narada | Special appearance | Used for narrative framing |

Vijay TV’s Ramayanam was an ambitious, well-intentioned, and visually appealing retelling of the epic for contemporary Tamil audiences. While it may not be the definitive Ramayana for purists, it succeeded in bringing the timeless tale of dharma, devotion, and duty into the living rooms of modern Tamil Nadu. For those who watched it in 2017, it remains a fond memory—a colorful, emotional, and at times, spectacular rendition of the story of Rama. vijay tv ramayanam

The show covered the entire epic—from Bala Kandam to Uttara Kandam—but ended shortly after Rama’s coronation, skipping the more controversial later portions. | Character | Actor | Notes | |-----------|-------|-------|

It was not just a battle of strength, but of righteousness. Finally, Rama released the Brahmastra , a divine arrow, felling the ten-headed giant and liberating the world from tyranny. The show covered the entire epic—from Bala Kandam

The 1987 version, originally aired on DD National, remains the gold standard for many, featuring iconic performances that defined the characters for a generation.