Srinidhi Shetty was approached for Sita's role in Ramayana after KGF 2's release
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, one of the most anticipated films, has an all-star cast with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Ravana. However, Sai wasn't the first choice for Sita. Srinidhi Shetty, who auditioned for the role, turned it down due to her on-screen chemistry with Yash in KGF Chapter 2.
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