Rakul Preet Singh on Ramayana’s November 5 Global Release
At the Bengaluru trailer launch, Rakul Preet Singh talks Surpanakha, the epic's two-part plan, and the November 5 worldwide release.
Rakul Preet Singh is the newest face to join Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana ensemble, and she chose the film’s international trailer launch in Bengaluru to ask audiences for one thing: watch the epic with an open heart. The actor plays Surpanakha, a character whose choices move the larger story forward, and she described the part as a privilege rather than just another addition to her filmography.
A full-circle moment in Bengaluru
For Rakul, the city is tangled up with her origin story. Her first film happened in Bengaluru, she told the audience, at a time when she was not even certain that acting was the life she wanted. Returning for a project of this scale, years later, made the moment feel personal. She said the love she has received from the city made the launch especially meaningful.
She kept the spotlight on the film itself. Calling Ramayana a ‘humongous vision’ from director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra, she said the epic is close to the hearts of everyone. Her appeal to fans was direct: ‘I really hope you all love it and give it all the love.’ She added that a lot of hard work has gone into the film, and that the whole cast has performed well.
The cast and the release plan
Ramayana is designed as a two-part cinematic adaptation, a format that gives the story room to breathe. The ensemble includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
- Sai Pallavi as Sita
- Yash as Ravana
- Sunny Deol as Hanuman
- Ravi Dubey as Lakshman
- Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha
Surpanakha is not a peripheral figure in the narrative; the source describes the character as playing a significant role in the larger arc. For Rakul, it broadens a filmography that has already moved across genres and puts her inside one of the biggest mythological productions in recent Hindi cinema.
Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios is producing in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026. The second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.
Why this rollout matters
A two-part release does more than stretch the runtime; it gives each chapter of the Ramayana space to land with audiences. For fans, November 5 becomes a global theatrical event, while the Diwali 2027 sequel keeps excitement alive long after the first weekend.
Rakul’s arrival as Surpanakha adds another familiar face to a large cast, and her Bengaluru speech framed the film as a collective effort rather than a star vehicle. With the trailer launch behind it, the campaign now moves into its final stretch. The ask is simple: show up for a story that generations have grown up with.
Source: bollywoodHungama.com
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