Rakul opens up on playing Surpanakha in ‘Ramayana’: 'Ranbir, Yash, Sai everyone has performed really well'

Rakul Preet Singh opens up on playing Surpanakha in ‘Ramayana’, says 'Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi, everyone has performed really well'

ActorRakul Preet Singh will be seen as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film ‘Ramayana’. Speaking at the international trailer launch in Bengaluru, she talked about her bond with the city, her journey in cinema and what it means to be part of an adaptation of one of India’s most loved epics.

Rakul Preet Singh on her Bengaluru connection

Bengaluru holds a special place in Rakul Preet Singh’s career because her first film was made there. According to the Bollywood Hungama report, looking back at her early days, she said, “So, Bangalore is a very special place for me. My first film happened in Bangalore. And at that point I didn’t even know if I really wanted to act. So I’ve gotten so much love from this place. So it’s really special to today stand here after all these years and be a part of 'Ramayana'.

”

Rakul Preet Singh on being part of the ‘Ramayana’ vision

The actor also praised director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra for the scale of the project. She spoke about the importance of the epic and the effort that has gone into the film. She said, “I think for me it’s just such a pleasure to be a part of a vision, a humongous vision that Nitesh sir and Namit sir have created. And I’m just so happy to be a part of it because Ramayana is so close to the hearts of each and every one of us.

So all I can say is I really hope that all of you enjoy the film and give us all the love. There’s a lot of hard work that’s gone behind. Everyone’s performed really well: Sai, Ranbir, Yash, brother Ravana Yash. So, I really hope you all love it and give it all the love. Yeah, thank you. Thank you so much.”

Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha

Her casting adds another well-known character from the epic to the film’s ensemble. The role is a new addition to her filmography, and audiences will see her play a character who has an important place in the larger story of the ‘Ramayana’.

About ‘Ramayana’

Nitesh Tiwari directs the film, which is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. It is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi is Sita, Yash is Ravana, Sunny Deol is Hanuman and Ravi Dubey is Lakshman, along with Rakul as Surpanakha.‘Ramayana: Part 1’ is set to release worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026. The second part is planned for Diwali 2027.