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NDTV
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kajal Aggarwal To Play Mandodari In Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana: Report
New Delhi: Kajal Aggarwal has reportedly been cast in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious Ramayana. The film, led by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, will be released in two parts – scheduled for 2026 and 2027 respectively. According to a report by India Today, Kajal will portray Mandodari, the wife of Ravana, who will be played by Yash. A source close to the project shared, 'The role of Mandodari in Ramayana is incredibly crucial. Therefore, it was imperative for the makers to cast a well-established leading actress who could fully embody the complexities and significance of Ravana's wife, opposite Yash.' The insider further added, 'The makers sought an actress with a strong presence across languages. While many actresses were considered, including those from Bollywood, Kajal Aggarwal's celebrated name in both the North and the South made her the ideal choice.' Earlier this month, Ramayana producer Namit Malhotra shared an exciting update about the film's global vision. At the World Audio Visual Entertainment Summit, he revealed that the makers plan to 'localise' the film in multiple languages while preserving the authenticity of the characters. Namit Malhotra said, "The way we want to go about it is to really make it feel local to people in the world. Again, with the use of some technology, we are trying to make sure that we will be able to localize the film in languages with performance, which means that it should play in English with lip sync without subtitles or dubbed versions, because it should be in English. It should be in Spanish; it should be in Japanese in Japan." The producer acknowledged that reaching a wider audience is a tough task, as not many South Indian films manage to click in the North, and vice versa. Connecting across different regions and languages remains a major challenge, but the goal is to bridge this gap and make the film relatable to audiences everywhere. Ramayana features Sai Pallavi in the role of Goddess Sita. Lara Dutta, Sunny Deol and Indira Krishna are also part of the project.
Time of India
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Exclusive! Yash's Ravana finds his Mandodari in Kajal Aggarwal
Actress Kajal Aggarwal has been cast as Mandodari in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming adaptation of the Ramayana, Aggarwal will play the wife of Ravana, a character known for her wisdom, grace, and loyalty despite her husband's actions. In the magnum opus, she will appear opposite actor Yash, who portrays the role of Ravana. Earlier there were reports suggesting that Sakshi Tanwar will be playing the part of Mandodari. Tanwar and Tiwari have worked together in the past in Dangal . However, a source suggests otherwise. "Kajal just did her look test last week, and will be playing the character of Mandodari opposite Yash. She has started shooting for the bit recently. The makers are currently shooting Ravana's Lanka bits," the source adds. We reached out to Kajal and Sakshi, however, both the actresses didn't reply to our message. Kajal and Yash have never shared screen space. Ramayana will mark their first on-screen pairing. Kajal was last seen opposite Salman Khan in Sikandar . Mandodari, the daughter of the demon king Mayasura and apsara Hema, is a revered figure in the Ramayana for her moral strength and devotion. Despite Ravana's misdeeds, she consistently advises him to act righteously, urging him to return Sita to Lord Rama. Her character holds a significant place in the epic, known for her wisdom and virtue. The project, produced by Namit Malhotra, is being planned as a two-part series, with the first part scheduled for release during Diwali 2026 and the second in Diwali 2027. The film will feature a wide range of actors, including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The visual effects for the series are being handled by the Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG, ensuring a high-quality cinematic presentation. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
