Rakul Preet Singh Explains Her Layered Role as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
· Entertainment · Indian Express, Bollywood Hungama
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has discussed her portrayal of Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, stating that the project will explore dimensions of the character beyond her role in the epic conflict. Speaking to PTI from Hyderabad on October 30, 2026, Singh highlighted the global scale of the production as a representation of Indian history and truth. She described Surpanakha as one of the most misunderstood and layered figures in the epic narrative. In the traditional narrative, Surpanakha's encounter with Rama and Lakshmana in the forest and her subsequent complaint to Ravana serve as the catalyst for Sita's abduction and the resulting war. Singh noted that the character's complexity and her central role in setting off the conflict were the primary reasons she accepted the part.
Why it matters
The casting highlights how contemporary adaptations of traditional epics are re-examining antagonist figures to give audiences deeper psychological perspectives on historical narratives.
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