Exclusive: Was Priyanka Chopra the original choice to play Surpanakha in Ramayan?
Priyanka Chopra and Rakul Preet Singh
In a surprising twist to the casting of
Nitesh Tiwari
's film Ramayan, sources reveal that
Priyanka Chopra
was initially approached to portray the pivotal character of Surpanakha, the sister of Ravan. However, due to her packed schedule with international commitments, the role eventually went to
Rakul Preet Singh
.
According to an insider, 'Surpanakha is one of the main reasons the Ramayan took place. The makers were keen on having Priyanka Chopra for the same role. But things didn't work out owing to her packed schedule with international projects. That's when Rakul came on board. She fitted the role perfectly and brought intensity and a fresh take to the character.'
Rakul, who will be seen in this epic trilogy, has reportedly undergone a look test for the role and is excited about stepping into the world of this mythological tale.
The actress is yet to confirm her presence in the project.
Ramayan, targeted for a Diwali 2025 release, boasts a star-studded ensemble cast featuring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. It will be interesting to see Rakul play Surpanakha, a character whose actions set the stage for the epic conflict between Lord Ram and Ravan. Meanwhile, we reached out to Priyanka's team for a confirmation but are yet to hear back from them.
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