Ramayana: Sai Pallavi’s Ravana remark splits netizens

Ahead of its November 5, 2026 release, Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana', starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, held a premiere in Los Angeles on October 27, 2026. A red carpet video of Sai talking about the film has since gone viral, with one of her comments about Ravana drawing particular attention on social media.

Sai Pallavi on 'Ramayana' and its VFX

Speaking to the media on the red carpet, Sai described the film as the perfect introduction for viewers who want to explore Indian culture and epics, saying it is the finest take on the Ramayana to date. She also said the team has done a stellar job with the VFX, with top technicians behind the project.

The actress further said, "At the same time, as a scripture, I think, if you are a believer, and you would see, try to introspect, and see what good and bad exists in you, and you learn to correct yourself over time.

Because Ravana is not all bad. And it's important that we spot the Ravana in us, and we make changes over time."

Netizens react to Sai Pallavi’s Ravana remark

Netizens have reacted in different ways to Sai’s 'Ravana is not all bad' remark. One user tweeted, “A woman praising her abductor.” Another X user wrote, “There are certain places who does worship Ravana and does not burn Ravana’s effigy. So they are showing his grey side to black. She is right in a way. He is lord shiva devotee,scholar,musician his good side but his pride and lust brought him to dark side.”

A third tweeted, “People want controversy over everything.

She clearly compares ravana to our inner demon which everyone has and that we should conquer them.”

Following the LA premiere, viewers who have seen the film are posting their reviews online, and the response to 'Ramayana' has been largely positive.

'Ramayana' cast and release details

'Ramayana' brings together a star-studded cast that also includes Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan and Lara Dutta. Its first part releases in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the second part expected around Diwali 2027. The film will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam.