Rakul Preet Singh is all set to enthrall fans with her portrayal of Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial Ramayana. Often, when the name Shurpanakha is mentioned, it evokes a negative image. She was the sister of Lanka’s king, Ravana, and is known as a Rakshasa in the Hindu epic. Despite the character’s grey shades, what made Rakul Preet say yes to the role? The actress revealed the reason while responding to a heartfelt letter written by a fan.
Rakul Preet Singh reveals why she said yes to Shurpanakha’s role
Taking to X, Rakul Preet Singh replied to a special letter penned by a fan and wrote, “Thank you for this beautiful letter. What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned, her complexity. History often remembers her for one moment, but there is so much more to her story. As an actor, roles that challenge perception are the most exciting. I hope audiences discover her with an open mind when Ramayana arrives.”
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While Rakul Preet Singh appears only briefly in the Ramayana trailer, her glimpse has still made fans excited to see more of her performance in the film.
About Ramayana
Ramayana is the latest cinematic adaptation of Valmiki’s timeless epic, regarded as one of the world’s oldest literary works. The film chronicles the journey of Lord Rama, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu (played by Ranbir Kapoor), and his battle against the asura king Ravana (played by Yash), who abducts his wife, Sita (played by Sai Pallavi).
Helmed by Nitesh Tiwari, the movie is highly anticipated among audiences. Recently, the makers unveiled the extended trailer of Ramayana, and it has taken fans’ anticipation to another level.
The star-studded cast of Ramayana also features Yash, Ravi Dubey, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Kajal Aggarwal, and more.
Ramayana will be released in two parts. While Part 1 will hit the big screens on Diwali 2026, Part 2 will be released on Diwali 2027.