Rakul Preet reveals why she chose to play Surpanakha in Ramayana

Bollywood actress Rakul Preet Singh is playing the key character of Surpanakha in “Ramayana”. Shurpanakha, the sister of Ravana, is a negative character in the mythological epic. What made Rakul Preet say yes to the role? The actress revealed the reason while replying to a heartfelt letter penned by a fan.

Taking to X, Rakul Preet Singh replied to a special letter penned by a fan and wrote, “Thank you for this beautiful letter. What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned, her complexity. History often remembers her for one moment, but there is so much more to her story. As an actor, roles that challenge perception are the most exciting. I hope audiences discover her with an open mind when Ramayana arrives."

Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, the prince of Ayodhya, while Sai Pallavi plays Mata Sita. Ravie Dubey plays Lakshman, Adinath Kothare appears as Bharat, while Nitish Sharma plays Shatrughna, completing the four princes of Ayodhya.

Arun Govil, who remains closely associated with Lord Rama because of Ramanand Sagar’s television adaptation, takes on the role of King Dasharath.

Sonal Jha has been cast as Sumitra, the mother of Lakshman and Shatrughna. Seeba Chaddha plays Manthara, Kaikeyi’s attendant. Yash steps into the role of Ravana, the ruler of Lanka and the principal antagonist of the film. Kajal Aggarwal plays Mandodari, Ravana’s queen, while Shobhana appears as Kaikesi, his mother.

Vivek Oberoi has been cast as Vidyutjihva, while Rakul Preet Singh plays Surpanakha. Sunny Deol plays Lord Hanuman, one of the most consequential characters in the epic.