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Priyanka Chopra was reportedly offered Surpanakha’s role in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana but turned it down due to her packed international schedule.
Priyanka Chopra will next be seen in Heads of State.
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated Indian films in production, boasting a massive budget of over Rs 800 crore and an ensemble cast. With stars like Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, and Sai Pallavi onboard, the film promises to be a cinematic spectacle. But before Rakul Preet Singh was finalized to play Surpanakha, another global star was reportedly the first choice, Priyanka Chopra.
According to a report by ETimes, the makers were keen on casting Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the pivotal role of Surpanakha, whose character is considered one of the catalysts of the Ramayana epic. A source revealed, “Surpanakha is one of the main reasons the Ramayana took place. The makers were keen on having Priyanka Chopra for the same role. But things didn’t work out owing to her packed schedule with international projects. That’s when Rakul came on board. She fitted the role perfectly and brought intensity and a fresh take to the character.”
The cast of Ramayana includes Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. Amitabh Bachchan is reportedly essaying the role of Jatayu, while Sunny Deol steps in as Hanuman. The lineup also features Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Mohit Raina as Lord Shiva, Arun Govil as King Dasharath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Kunal Kapoor as Lord Indra, and Vivek Oberoi as Vidhyutjiva.
While fans may have been curious to see Priyanka in a mythological role, the global actress continues to focus on international projects. She will next be seen in the action-comedy Heads of State, co-starring John Cena and Idris Elba, which premieres on Amazon Prime Video on July 2. Priyanka also has The Bluff, a period drama, in the works, followed by Citadel Season 2 and S S Rajamouli’s upcoming film SSMB29 with Mahesh Babu.
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, …Read More
Shrishti Negi is a journalist with over eight years of experience in the media industry. She leads the Entertainment desk at News18.com. She writes breaking news stories, generates feature ideas, edits copies, … Read More
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