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The trailer of the film Ramayan goes viral, Rakul Preet shares the significance of the character

Samira Vishwas | August 4, 2026 10:24 AM CST

The trailer for the film “Ramayana” was recently released, creating a buzz on social media. Ranbir Kapoor’s portrayal of Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita in the trailer has generated considerable buzz. Furthermore, Rakul Preet Singh’s portrayal of Shurpanakha has also captured audiences’ attention. Her look and performance are being praised on social media.

Rakul Preet’s reply to a fan

A fan wrote an open letter to Rakul Preet Singh, wishing her well for the film’s Diwali release. The letter also asked why she decided to play a controversial character like Shurpanakha.

Importance of the character of Shurpanakha

Responding to the letter, Rakul said, “Thank you for this lovely letter. I chose the character of Shurpanakha because she has many facets to her personality. History remembers her only for one incident, but her story is much deeper than that.”

Expectations from the audience

Rakul further added that she enjoys playing characters that challenge the audience’s perceptions. She hoped that when people watch the film, they will try to understand the character of Shurpanakha.

Release of Ramayana Part One

The film “Ramayana Part One” will be released in theaters worldwide on November 8th this year, coinciding with Diwali. The second part will be released in 2027.

Stars in the film

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Rakul Preet Singh, along with Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. Ravi Dubey will play Lakshman. According to reports, the film has been produced at a cost of approximately ₹4,000 crore, and its music has been composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.