Rakul Preet Singh Discusses Her Role as Surpanakha in 'Ramayana'

Aug 4, 2026

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Aug 4, 2026 04:31

Rakul Preet Singh on playing Surpanakha in Ramayana: 'Roles that challenge perceptions are the most exciting'

## Rakul Preet Singh's Role in 'Ramayana'

Rakul Preet Singh has taken on the challenging role of Surpanakha in the upcoming film adaptation of the 'Ramayana'. Her portrayal of Ravana's sister has quickly become a focal point of discussion, even with limited screen time in the trailer. Audiences have praised her intense and transformative performance.

## Why Surpanakha?

A fan wrote to Rakul, curious about her choice to play Surpanakha, a character often remembered for a single dramatic moment in the epic. In the 'Ramayana', Surpanakha's encounter with Rama and Lakshmana leads to a pivotal conflict after her marriage proposal to Rama is rejected, resulting in a violent altercation.

## Rakul's Response

Rakul shared her thoughts on social media, expressing that the complexity of Surpanakha's character was a major draw for her. She emphasized that roles challenging perceptions are the most exciting and hopes audiences will view the character with an open mind.

## About the Film

The film, a two-part adaptation of Valmiki's epic, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita. The first part is set for release on November 8, aligning with Diwali celebrations, while the second part is expected in 2027. The movie features a musical score by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, and includes actors like Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey.

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