{
  "type": "article",
  "title": "A fan's question got Rakul Preet Singh talking about her Shurpanakha role in Ramayana",
  "summary": "Amid questions over her casting as Shurpanakha in 'Ramayana', Rakul Preet Singh has explained on social media why she chose to play the complex character.",
  "content": "Rakul Preet Singh has finally addressed the buzz around her casting as Shurpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming 'Ramayana', explaining on social media exactly why she agreed to take on the part.\n\nWhy Rakul Preet Singh said yes to Shurpanakha\nThe Rs 4,000 crore 'Ramayana' already carries massive expectations because of its ensemble cast, which includes Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, Sai Pallavi and Arun Govil in lead roles. Amid all this, Rakul Preet Singh's casting as Shurpanakha has been a talking point of its own. While some fans praised her look and casting in the role, others openly asked why she chose to play this particular character. Responding to one such fan's question on social media, Rakul Preet Singh wrote back with a detailed explanation. She said Shurpanakha is usually remembered in history for just one incident, even though there is far more depth to her story, and as an actor she is drawn to exactly these kinds of complex characters because they challenge how audiences think. She added that she hopes viewers approach the character with an open mind once the film releases. Thanking the fan for the message, the actress wrote in her reply, \"there is much more to her story.\"\n\nThe trailer is winning over audiences in Pakistan too\n'Ramayana' released its trailer on July 30, giving audiences their first proper look at nearly the entire principal cast. Sunny Deol, however, was noticeably missing from the trailer, leaving several fans disappointed. At the same time, the trailer has drawn an enthusiastic response across the border in Pakistan, where viewers have particularly praised the entry scenes of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash. Pakistani YouTubers have also been generous in their praise for the Rs 4,000 crore project.\n\nA two-part release, and the rest of the cast\nDirected by Nitesh Tiwari, 'Ramayana' is being made in two parts. The first part is scheduled to release around Diwali 2026, while the second part is expected to arrive around Diwali 2027. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi takes on the role of Mata Sita. Yash's portrayal of Ravana has already generated plenty of excitement among fans, and Arun Govil rounds out the principal cast as King Dasharath. With release still months away, the conversation around Rakul Preet Singh's Shurpanakha is likely to keep building.\n\nWhat this means for you\nFor fans: Moviegoers now know the wait for the complete story will stretch across two years, with the first part of 'Ramayana' releasing around Diwali 2026 and the second part around Diwali 2027.\n\nQuestions & Answers\n\n1. Which character is Rakul Preet Singh playing in Ramayana?\nRakul Preet Singh is playing the character of Shurpanakha in the film.\n\n2. Why did Rakul Preet Singh choose the Shurpanakha role?\nThe actress said Shurpanakha has a complex personality and there is far more depth to her story than the single incident she is usually remembered for, which is what draws her as an actor.\n\n3. When did the Ramayana trailer release?\nThe film's trailer released on July 30.\n\n4. Why was Sunny Deol missing from the Ramayana trailer?\nSunny Deol did not appear anywhere in the trailer, which left several fans disappointed.\n\n5. When will Ramayana release?\nThe first part is expected to release around Diwali 2026, and the second part around Diwali 2027.\n\n6. Who are the major stars in Ramayana?\nThe film features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sunny Deol, Sai Pallavi, Arun Govil and Rakul Preet Singh.\n\n7. What is the budget of Ramayana?\nThe film is being made on a budget of around Rs 4,000 crore.\n\n8. How did the Ramayana trailer perform in Pakistan?\nThe trailer received an enthusiastic response in Pakistan too, with viewers especially praising the entry scenes of Ranbir Kapoor and Yash.",
  "url": "https://trendkia.com/en/bollywood/phaina-ke-savala-para-rakul-preet-singh-ne-khola-ramayana-men-shurpanakha-ka-kiradara-chunane-ka-raza-13527",
  "category": "Bollywood",
  "publishedAt": "2026-08-04",
  "tags": [
    "Ramayana",
    "Rakul Preet Singh",
    "Shurpanakha",
    "Nitesh Tiwari",
    "Ranbir Kapoor",
    "Bollywood News"
  ],
  "language": "en",
  "site": "TrendKia"
}