Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 23 hrs ago
Dhanush backs Sai Pallavi as Sita in Ramayana
Dhanush has backed Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita in Ramayana, a screen adaptation of the Indian epic.
He spoke at a pre-release event for OM, where he and Pallavi star together.
He said he did not understand the debate around her playing Sita and praised her acting and devotion.
Dhanush also recalled how much more confident she seemed when they reunited for OM, nine years after working together on Maari 2.
Pallavi plays Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, with Yash playing Ravana.
The story follows Rama’s battle with Ravana after Ravana abducts Sita.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film, and the dates given for its first part differ: one account says it opened worldwide on November 5, while another says it releases in theatres on November 20.
Dhanush praised Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita in Ramayana and said he did not understand the debate around it.
He said no other actress in India could have done justice to the role.
Dhanush described Pallavi as devoted, sincere and a great performer.
He made the comments at a pre-release event for OM, in which both actors star.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part film, with the first part released worldwide on November 5, 2026, according to Hindustan Times.
- Who
- Dhanush praised Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita in Ramayana.
- What
- He defended her casting and said no one else could have done justice to the role.
- When
- At a pre-release event for OM; the event date is not stated.
- Where
- Not stated
- Why
- Dhanush said he did not understand the noise around her casting and praised her devotion and acting.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Hindustan Times reported that the first part of Ramayana was released worldwide.
Dhanush praised Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita at a pre-release event for OM.
- Actor
- Dhanush
- Sita in Ramayana
- Sai Pallavi
- Event
- Pre-release event for OM
- Ramayana format
- Planned as a two-part film
- First part release
- November 5, 2026
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What people are saying
There is so much noise around her portrayal of Sita. I don't understand it. Even during shot breaks, she would be praying constantly. She is someone with such profound devotion to God, someone with such a pure heart. She looks so beautiful and she is a great performer.
She stood there as if she totally mastered the art of cinema. In her poise, in her expressions, there was so much confidence. It was truly astonishing. Playing this role was not easy at all but she bravely took the chance and did it so well.