Rakul Preet Singh revealed as Surpanakha in makers' latest poster for upcoming Ramayana film

Cast Reveal

The makers of the upcoming film Ramayana have released the first look poster of Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha. The poster shows her as the Princess of Janasthan wearing royal clothes, heavy gold ornaments, and a detailed headpiece. Sharing her thoughts on the role, Rakul called it a special experience and a privilege to be part of a culture-rich story. She praised directors Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra for building the world on a grand scale.

Cast and Crew

The movie features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Nitesh Tiwari directs the project, which is produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios alongside DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. In the original epic, Surpanakha is the sister of Ravana, and her meeting with Rama and Lakshman starts the chain of events leading to the final battle.

Release Plan

The two-part film will release its first part worldwide on November 5, 2026, with the second part arriving in Diwali 2027. Both parts will come out in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam, along with an IMAX release. Sony Pictures will manage international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions handles the Hindi market.

Context

Movie adaptations of classic Indian epics often use large star casts and split into multiple parts to cover detailed storylines across different languages. High-profile fantasy projects rely heavily on international studios and massive visual effects teams to recreate mythological eras for modern theater audiences.