Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Rakul Preet Singh Explores Surpanakha in Upcoming Ramayana Film
Rakul Preet Singh is acting as Surpanakha in a new Ramayana movie.
Surpanakha is the sister of Ravana.
Rakul said she wanted the role because Surpanakha is more complicated than a simple villain.
The film shows different parts of Surpanakha’s life.
It includes events before and after Lakshman cuts off her nose.
Rakul also said the script taught her things about Surpanakha that she did not already know.
She was especially interested in how Surpanakha meets Ram.
The movie is planned for cinemas in 2026.
Rakul Preet Singh plays Surpanakha, Ravana’s sister, in Ramayana: Part 1.
The actress said the character’s emotional layers attracted her to the role.
The film explores Surpanakha’s life before and after Lakshman cuts off her nose.
Rakul said the script revealed unfamiliar details about Surpanakha’s life and meeting with Ram.
Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for theatrical release on November 6, 2026.
- Who
- Actress Rakul Preet Singh will portray Surpanakha in Ramayana: Part 1, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Yash and Sunny Deol.
- What
- Rakul Preet Singh has explained why she accepted the role of Surpanakha and discussed the character’s unexplored layers.
- When
- Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release on November 6, 2026.
- Where
- The film is scheduled to arrive in cinemas; the report is datelined Mumbai.
- Why
- Rakul was drawn to the character’s layers and to the script’s depiction of Surpanakha’s life beyond her conventional antagonist portrayal.
- Film
- Ramayana: Part 1
- Role
- Rakul Preet Singh plays Surpanakha, Ravana’s sister.
- Character exploration
- The script covers Surpanakha’s life before and after Lakshman cuts off her nose.
- Release date
- November 6, 2026
- Release format
- Theatrical release
- Reported location
- Mumbai