Ramayana makers unveil Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sheeba as Manthara. The makers of Nitesh Tiwari's two-part epic Ramayana have released character posters featuring Lara Dutta as Queen Kaikeyi and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. The characters play roles in shaping Rama's destiny in the epic. The film's second part is scheduled for release during Diwali 2027.