Surabhi Das joins Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash starrer 'Ramayana'; to debut as Urmila opposite Ravie Dubey
Helmed by
Nitesh Tiwari
and based on the revered ancient texts of Valmiki and Tulsidas. The film has
Surabhi
as Urmila who is the often-overlooked but deeply respected wife of Lakshman. She will be paired opposite Ravie Dubey, who essays the role of Lakshman, bringing a tender yet powerful layer to the epic narrative.
Sharing screen space with legends
Surabhi's entry into the world of cinema couldn't have been more high-profile. She joins a stellar cast that includes
Ranbir Kapoor
as Lord Rama,
Sai Pallavi
as Goddess Sita, Yash as Raavana, and
Sunny Deol
as Lord Hanuman.
Reflecting on her experience working closely with Ranbir Kapoor, Surabhi expressed admiration for his humility and dedication. 'His aura is unmatched,' she said in an interview with TellyChakkar.. She also shared that she spent more time with Sai Pallavi during the shoot, describing her as 'extremely sweet and warm,' and calling the experience of working on the film 'enriching.'
A record-breaking canvas for Indian cinema
The scale of Ramayana has already made industry observers sit up and take notice. While initial reports pegged the film's budget around Rs 1600 crore, new estimates suggest that the two-part series will cost over Rs 4000 crore—making it India's most expensive film ever. The production is aiming for world-class VFX and global cinematic standards. With a first glimpse already released on July 3, anticipation is steadily building.
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