Ramayana First Look: Rakul Preet Singh drops her look as Surpanakha; actor says playing Ravana’s sister is a “truly special experience”
Rakul Preet Singh said she chose the role for its complexity and the film’s global scale, with the epic set for a two-part release.
- Nitesh Tiwari-directed 'Ramayana: Rise of a Legend' premieres worldwide on November 5, 2026, with actress Rakul Preet Singh starring as Surpanakha, drawn to the project's scale and cultural significance.
- Rakul characterizes the Princess of Janasthan as a 'misunderstood and layered' figure whose encounter with Rama and Lakshmana sets the epic's central conflict in motion, a narrative dynamic she aims to explore.
- The film held its world premiere at the Academy Museum in Los Angeles on Wednesday, featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana alongside Rakul.
- Planned as a two-part saga, the second installment arrives Diwali 2027, with Sony Pictures handling international distribution and Dharma Productions managing the Hindi-speaking market across five languages.
- Representing Indian history on a global stage drew Rakul to the project, calling it a 'truly special experience' that marks a significant departure from her previous commercial filmography in Telugu and Hindi cinema.
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The makers of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana have unveiled the first look of Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, introducing another significant character from the Indian epic. The newly released poster presents the actor as the Princess of Janasthan, offering audiences a glimpse of her appearance in the ambitious two-part cinematic adaptation.Sharing the poster, the makers captioned it, “Jansthan ki Rajkumari, Surpanakha. Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakh…
‘Misunderstood and layered’: Rakul Preet Singh on playing Surpanakha in Ramayana
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has spoken about her role as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, saying the film will explore dimensions of Surpanakha that go beyond the single moment history tends to remember her for
Is Surpanakha 'misunderstood and layered character'? 'Ramayana' actor Rakul Preet Singh says, 'She was the reason why the war took place in the first place'
Rakul Preet Singh shared her enthusiasm for the role of Surpanakha in the much-anticipated film 'Ramayana.' She emphasized that this character is frequently misinterpreted and has a rich narrative waiting to unfold. Singh hopes viewers will grasp the depth of Surpanakha's journey when the film premieres. This ambitious retelling of Indian history aims to captivate a global audience, with Part 1 scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
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