Rakul Preet Singh feels there is more to Surpanakha than what history remembers her for, says this on Ramayana release
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Rakul Preet Singh's Surpanakha was one of the few highlights of the Ramayana trailer. Rakul replies to open letter Now, a fan has penned an open letter to the star, wishing her all the best for the movie's rollout this Diwali. The fan also asked why the star was interested in playing such a ‘misunderstood character’ in the first place. Surpanakha, Ravana's sister, triggers the story's main conflict. She falls in love with Lord Rama but is rejected by him and his brother, Lakshmana. She then tries to attack Sita, and ultimately gets her nose cut off.
Adding to this, The letter caught Rakul's attention, and she reposted it on her X account with a note. It read, "Thank you for this beautiful letter. What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned - her complexity. History often remembers her for one moment, but there is so much more to her story. As an star, roles that challenge perception are the most exciting. I hope audiences discover her with an open mind when Ramayana arrives. (folded hands emoticon)"
Meanwhile, Ramayana is the latest adaptation of Valmiki's epic, one of the world's oldest pieces of literature. It tells the story of Lord Rama, the incarnation of Lord Vishnu (played by Ranbir Kapoor), and his battle against the asura king Ravana (played by Yash) after the latter abducts his wife, Sita (played by Sai Pallavi). The epic is one of the most familiar stories in the Indian subcontinent and is revered by Hindus as a sacred text.
Notably, Ramayana Part One will be rolled out globally on November 8, coinciding with Diwali. The second part will come out in 2027. The films also star Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The movie is as per reports mounted on a ₹ 4,000 crore rupees budget, with music composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.
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Source: Hindustan Times