Archive · 13 Jun 2025
Rakul Preet Singh to Play Surpanakha in 'Ramayana'
The upcoming movie 'Ramayana' is in production.
Rakul Preet Singh will play Surpanakha, but Priyanka Chopra was the first choice.
Chopra had to decline because of her busy international schedule.
The movie will be released in two parts, with the first part coming out in Diwali 2026.
Rakul Preet Singh will portray Surpanakha in 'Ramayana'.
Priyanka Chopra was the initial choice for the role.
Chopra couldn't accept the role due to international commitments.
The film will be released as a duology.
Part 1 is expected to release in Diwali 2026.
- Who
- Rakul Preet Singh, Priyanka Chopra, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal, and Lara Dutta.
- What
- Rakul Preet Singh is set to play Surpanakha in the film 'Ramayana'.
- When
- Part 1 of 'Ramayana' will release in Diwali 2026.
- Where
- No specific locations are mentioned.
- Why
- Priyanka Chopra was unable to take the role due to scheduling conflicts with international projects.
Casting
Final Casting
Surpanakha Role
Casting
Priyanka Chopra was the initial choice.
Final Casting
Rakul Preet Singh will play Surpanakha.
- Movie Title
- Ramayana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Surpanakha
- Rakul Preet Singh
- Lord Ram
- Ranbir Kapoor
- Sita
- Sai Pallavi
- Ravana
- Yash
- Release Date (Part 1)
- Diwali 2026
Sources
Priyanka Chopra Was FIRST Choice For Surpanakha In Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Report
Priyanka Chopra Was First Choice For Surpanakha In Ramayana? Know Why She Rejected It
Not Rakul, Priyanka First Choice for Surpanakha In Upcoming Ramayana
