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Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Srinidhi Shetty Denies Sita Role in Ramayana
Actress Srinidhi Shetty revealed she was initially considered for the role of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Yash as Ravana. Despite a successful screen test, she declined the offer, expressing concerns that audiences might find it challenging to accept her and Yash in opposing roles so soon after their pairing in KGF 2. She praised Sai Pallavi, who ultimately took on the role, calling her a "great choice" for Sita.
NDTV
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Srinidhi Shetty On Losing Sita's Role In Ramayana To Sai Pallavi: "I Feel She Is A Great Choice"
New Delhi: Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana led by Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi is one of the most highly-anticipated projects out there. Srinidhi Shetty of KGF fame who is currently promoting her upcoming film HIT: The Third Case, revealed to Siddharth Kannan that she had given a look test for Sita's role before it finally went to Sai Pallavi. Srinidhi said, "Now, as the shoot is already happening, I guess I can say it. Yes, I did meet and give a screen test. I remember preparing three scenes very well, and they had a great response; they loved it. I had heard that Yash was a part of Ramayana, and at that time, KGF 2 had just been released, and the pair was a hit, people were loving it. In just a month or two, this happened (the Ramayana audition). So I was thinking, he will play Raavan, I will play Sita; we will be pitted against each other. So people might not have been able to digest us against each other. So somewhere I thought, it might or might not." Further elaborating on how Sai Pallavi is suitable for Sita's role, Srinidhi said, "But I feel Sai Pallavi is a great choice. I would love to see her as Sita in the movie, and like I always say-when something works, it's great; when something doesn't, it's still wonderful because new doors will open for you." As for her upcoming film, Srinidhi is all set to star opposite Nani in HIT: The Third Case, directed by Sailesh Kolanu. The film will be released in cinemas on May 1, 2025.
Hindustan Times
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
KGF's Srinidhi Shetty reacts to losing Sita's role in Ramayana to Sai Pallavi: ‘Somewhere I thought…'
Telugu star Sai Pallavi is all set to essay the role of Sita opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. However, in a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, actor Srinidhi Shetty, popularly known for her role in KGF, spoke about having done a screen test for the role before eventually losing it to Sai. (Also Read: KGF's Srinidhi Shetty signs her 2nd Telugu film HIT 3 with Nani: 'Another piece of my heart' When asked about the rumours of her being one of the choices to play Sita in Ramayana, Srinidhi admitted giving a screen test and said, "Now, as the shoot is already happening, I guess I can say it. Yes, I did meet and give a screen test. I remember preparing three scenes very well, and they had a great response; they loved it. I had heard that Yash was a part of Ramayana, and at that time, KGF 2 had just been released, and the pair was a hit—people were loving it. In just a month or two, this happened (the Ramayana audition). So I was thinking, he will play Raavan, I will play Sita; we will be pitted against each other. So people might not have been able to digest us against each other. So somewhere I thought, it might or might not." Speaking about losing the role to Sai Pallavi, Srinidhi said, "But I feel Sai Pallavi is a great choice. I would love to see her as Sita in the movie, and like I always say—when something works, it's great; when something doesn't, it's still wonderful because new doors will open for you." After winning the crown of Miss Supranational 2016, Srinidhi made her acting debut alongside Yash in KGF: Chapter 1, and rose to fame with her very first film. She followed this up with another blockbuster, KGF Chapter 2, and a Tamil film Cobra opposite Vikram. She is now all set to feature opposite Nani in HIT: The Third Case. Directed by Sailesh Kolanu, the film is scheduled for release in cinemas on 1 May. Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is one of the most anticipated upcoming projects. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. It will also feature Ravi Dubey and Sunny Deol in key roles. The film is currently under production and will release in two parts—one in 2026 and the other in 2027.
Time of India
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Srinidhi Shetty on losing Sita's role in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana to Sai Pallavi: 'When something doesn't work…'
Ranbir Kapoor's upcoming film Ramayana is among the most anticipated releases, set to arrive in two parts, with the first hitting theatres in 2026. The movie also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash, and Sunny Deol. Recently, KGF star Srinidhi Shetty shared that she had done a screen test for the role of Sita in the film and felt confident about her chances, as her screen test had gone well. Addressing the speculation about her being considered for the role of Sita in Ramayana, actress Srinidhi Shetty confirmed that she did audition for the film. "Now, as already the shoot is happening, I can say it I guess," she shared. "Yes, I did meet and give a screen test. I remember preparing three scenes very nicely, and they also had a great response; they loved it." While promoting her upcoming film Hit 3 opposite Nani, Srinidhi reflected on the timing of her audition. "I had heard that Yash was a part of Ramayana, and at that time, KGF 2 had released, and the pair was a hit, people were loving it," she recalled. "In just a month or two, this happened [Ramayana audition]. So, I was thinking, he will play Raavan, I will play Sita; we will be pitted against each other." Despite not being cast, she expressed her admiration for the final choice. "I think Sai Pallavi is a great choice. I would love to see her as Sita in the movie," she said, adding positively, "and like I always say, when something works great, when something doesn't work it is wonderful because you will have some great doors opening for you." What we know about the upcoming movie Ramayana Late last year, the makers officially confirmed Ramayana, a grand mythological film directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ending months of speculation. Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus Studios, who is producing the film along with actor Yash, revealed that the project will be released in two parts - the first in Diwali 2026, followed by the second in Diwali 2027. According to multiple sources, Ranbir Kapoor will play Lord Ram, with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash portraying Ravana. The ensemble cast also reportedly includes Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, and Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara. As per a report by The Indian Express, the first part will cover the journey of Ram and Sita up to her abduction by Ravana, while the second part will focus on Ravana's character and the events that follow.
Indian Express
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Srinidhi Shetty confirms she was approached for Sita's role in Ramayana two months after KGF 2's release: ‘Yash as Ravana and me as Sita would have been…'
Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated film Ramayana will feature Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash in the role of Ravana. However, Sai wasn't the first choice for Sita. In a recent interview, actor Srinidhi Shetty revealed that she had auditioned for the role of Sita and was well-received by the makers. Srinidhi also opened up about her decision to turn down the offer to play Sita. In a conversation with Siddharth Kannan, Srinidhi recalled, 'I did give a screen test and met them for Ramayana. I remember preparing three scenes very nicely. They also had a great response and loved my test. I had heard that Yash was a part of Ramayana at the same time.' Srinidhi Shetty chose not to go ahead with Ramayana, as the audience had already seen her on-screen chemistry with Yash in the Kannada action thriller KGF Chapter 2. 'At that time only, KGF 2 had released and our pair was a hit. People were loving the pair. And this whole Ramayana thing happened within two months. I had this feeling that if he will play Ravan and I will play Sita, then we will be opposite na. People would have just seen us utna pyaar se saath mein, and then for people to just probably digest us again together but being against each other. So, somewhere I thought it might or might not set. Would have been strange,' she shared. Srinidhi Shetty also shared her excitement to see Sai Pallavi in Ramayana. 'But, I think that Sai Pallavi is a great choice and I would love to see her as Sita in the movie. Like I always say, when something works, it's great. When something doesn't work, it's wonderful, because you will have some great doors open for you,' she added. Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. The movie is set to hit the theatres in November 2026.
