Mumbai, November 6, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Actress Rakul Preet Singh has described playing Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film Ramayana as a special experience, saying it was a privilege to be part of a story deeply rooted in India’s culture and traditions.
Taking to Instagram, Rakul shared her thoughts about the project and said she had been waiting to speak about her experience of portraying the character. She also expressed excitement at seeing the epic brought to life on a grand scale.
“Have been waiting to share the experience of Playing Surpanakha in Ramayana. It has been such a special journey for me. It’s not every day that you get to be a part of a story that has been a part of our lives and culture for generations,” she wrote.
The actress said being involved in a story that holds such significance for the country made the experience even more meaningful.
Rakul also thanked producer Namit Malhotra and director Nitesh Tiwari for their vision and efforts in bringing the project to the screen. She praised their ambition to create something extraordinary and take an Indian story to audiences across the world.
She also acknowledged her co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey, Kajal Aggarwal and Shobana, along with the entire cast and crew, for their contribution to the film.
The actress reserved a special mention for the hair, makeup and costume teams, crediting them for creating her look as Surpanakha.
Concluding her note, Rakul said being part of Ramayana was a moment of pride for her as an Indian.
The film features Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead roles and is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. It arrived in theatres on November 5.
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