Ramayana: Rakul Preet Singh’s First Look as Surpanakha Unveiled

October 30, 2026 Published by rajeshe092eb6a68

The makers of the much-awaited epic film Ramayana have revealed another important character from the movie. Actress Rakul Preet Singh will be seen playing Surpanakha, and her first-look poster was officially unveiled with the caption, “Princess of Janasthana… Surpanakha.”

In the newly released poster, Rakul appears in an elaborate royal avatar, adorned with traditional gold jewellery and richly designed costumes. Her striking appearance reflects the grandeur of the character and has added to the curiosity surrounding her role in this ambitious project.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features a star-studded cast, with Ranbir Kapoor portraying Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Rakul Preet Singh’s addition as Surpanakha brings another significant character from the epic into the spotlight.

The film is being produced on a massive scale by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, alongside eight-time Academy Award-winning visual effects company DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The team is working towards presenting the timeless Indian epic with international production standards and extensive visual effects.

Planned as a two-part cinematic saga, the first instalment of Ramayana is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The second part is slated to arrive during Diwali 2027. The film will release in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam, with an IMAX version also planned.

On the distribution front, SVC will handle the film’s grand release across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Sony Pictures will distribute the movie internationally outside India, while Dharma Productions will oversee its distribution in the Hindi market.

With an impressive ensemble cast, grand visuals and a globally planned theatrical release, Ramayana continues to build anticipation. Rakul Preet Singh’s first look as Surpanakha has now become another talking point as audiences wait to see how this iconic character is brought to life on the big screen.