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Kajal Aggarwal says her small role in Ramayana is meaningful
Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, Ravana’s wife, in Nitesh Tiwari’s film Ramayana.
The film, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana, opened in theatres on November 5.
After viewers discussed her brief appearance, Aggarwal shared photos of her character on Instagram.
She said her role may be small, but she values being part of a story rooted in Indian culture and faith.
She also thanked the filmmakers, cast and crew for the opportunity and their work.
Aggarwal says the story matters more than screen time, and described her association with the film as bigger than the role itself.
The film is planned as two parts, with the second part set for Diwali 2028.
Kajal Aggarwal said her small role as Mandodari in Ramayana is meaningful because she is proud to be part of the film.
She shared pictures of her character on Instagram and thanked the filmmakers, cast and crew.
Aggarwal said some films matter beyond the amount of screen time they give an actor.
Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana.
The film was released in theatres on November 5, 2026.
- Who
- Kajal Aggarwal, who plays Mandodari in Ramayana.
- What
- She said she was proud to be part of the film despite having a small role.
- When
- She shared her comments on November 7, 2026, two days after the film’s release.
- Where
- She shared pictures and comments on Instagram.
- Why
- She said the story is deeply rooted in culture, history and faith, and that being associated with the film was a privilege.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ramayana was released in theatres.
Aggarwal shared pictures of her Mandodari look and wrote about her role and experience in the film.
- Actor
- Kajal Aggarwal
- Character
- Mandodari, wife of Ravana
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Theatrical release
- November 5, 2026
- Second part
- Planned for Diwali 2028
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What people are saying
Some associations are truly bigger than the role itself. Ramayan will always be one of them.
Albeit my role may be small, being part of a story that is so deeply woven into our culture, our history and our very existence, and being associated with a phenomenal team of such passionate and dedicated artists and technicians, truly fills my heart.
Some films aren’t measured by the length of a role or the minutes spent on screen.