The first trailer for the film 'Ramayana,' which is scheduled for release on Diwali, has recently been released. In this film, actor Suhail Nayyar will appear alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. According to the plot, Suhail Nayyar will portray the character of Sugriva, Bali's younger brother.
According to the epic 'Ramayana,' Sugriva was the younger brother of Bali. Although some legends suggest that Sugriva's father is the Sun god and Bali's father is the god Indra, the Ramayana itself states that both brothers were orphans. They were raised in the ashram of the sage Gautama along with Anusuya and Gautama himself. One day, the monkey king Vrisharad and his companions came to the ashram. Since they had no children, they expressed a desire to take these two as adopted sons. Gautama decided that the future of Sugriva and Bali would be better if they took the form of monkeys, and he entrusted them to Vrisharad. After this, both were transported to Kishkindha, which was extremely rich in nature, abundant with trees, fruits, and natural resources. Upon arriving at the new place, Sugriva and Bali began to live in abundance.
Vrisharad paid special attention to the upbringing of Bali and Sugriva, teaching them not only physical fitness but also necessary knowledge of war and state administration. Kishkindha was a kingdom of monkeys, and its borders were constantly threatened by demons and bloodsuckers, requiring constant vigilance from Vrisharad. Over time, Bali became very powerful, and Sugriva reached the same level of strength and skill. Both began to understand their duties and the rules of their kingdom.
Bali and Sugriva jointly maintained Kishkindha as a prosperous state where fruits grew abundantly, and grain supplies were sufficient. It is said that all the monkeys in Kishkindha were vegetarians and did not consume animal meat. After their wedding, Bali and Sugriva planted fig trees and grapevines. Bali's father-in-law, Sushen, was not only a good doctor but also possessed deep knowledge of horticulture and vegetation. Thanks to his advice, agriculture and gardening flourished in Kishkindha.
One day, the demon Dundubi attacked Kishkindha. Bali engaged him in battle alone, while Sugriva followed Dundubi to the cave. The demon hid in the cave, and Sugriva waited outside. Fierce battles raged inside the cave between Bali and Dundubi, the sounds of which reached the palace of Kishkindha. Before his death, Dundubi let out a loud cry, which Sugriva and the inhabitants of Kishkindha perceived as a sign of Bali's demise. Sugriva waited long at the entrance of the cave. When he was sure of Bali's death, he placed a large stone before the cave entrance. Blood also seeped from the cave. After this, Sugriva returned to Kishkindha and began to govern the state, sitting on the throne with his wife and family.
After some time, Bali managed to move the heavy stone blocking the cave entrance and emerged. He did not find Sugriva there. He realized that Sugriva had mistaken him for dead and had taken the throne of Kishkindha. This caused Bali immense feelings of humiliation and anger. When Bali arrived at the palace, he saw Sugriva seated on the throne, surrounded by Ruma and Tara. Bali roared loudly into the palace, ordering everyone to rise from their seats. However, Sugriva had already risen. This further enraged Bali, and he declared Sugriva disobedient and defiant of his orders. In a rage, Bali picked up a mace and began to pursue Sugriva.
Wherever Sugriva ran, Hanuman and his comrades followed, trying to bring him to a safe place. Every time Sugriva tried to return to his palace, Bali resumed his pursuit. To save his life, Sugriva ran across various parts of the land, observing many wonders and places. He even jumped across oceans; when he crossed an ocean, the water appeared shiny like glass. Thus, he saw many parts of the world and gained information about them.
Later, this information proved very useful to Sugriva. When Ravana abducted Mother Sita, Sugriva sent monkeys in different directions to search. Sitting on Mount Rishyamukha, Sugriva told Lord Rama that he had traveled through many parts of the land searching for Sita and seen people leap into the sky, covering great distances. He also informed Lord Rama that Bali continued to pursue him.