Ramayana: Rakul Preet Singh Begins Dubbing as Shurpanakha, Shares Exciting Update Ahead of Diwali Release
- byPranay Jain
- 25 Sep, 2026
The much-awaited film Ramayana is already creating considerable excitement among moviegoers. One of the most ambitious Indian film projects, the epic is scheduled to arrive in theatres during Diwali 2026 and has been generating buzz ever since its trailer was unveiled.
Among the performances that have attracted attention is Rakul Preet Singh's portrayal of Shurpanakha, the sister of Ravana.
Now, the actress has shared another update that has made fans even more curious about her role.
Rakul Begins Dubbing for Ramayana
Rakul Preet Singh has officially begun dubbing for Ramayana. The actress shared a behind-the-scenes selfie from the dubbing studio, wearing headphones and a recording microphone.
She captioned the picture simply, "Ramayana dub."
The brief update was enough to spark excitement among fans who are waiting to see more of her character.
A Challenging Role as Shurpanakha
Rakul is playing Shurpanakha, one of the important characters in the Ramayana story.
The actress has previously spoken about the complexity of the role and suggested that there is much more to Shurpanakha's story than the episode for which she is traditionally remembered.
According to Rakul, Shurpanakha is often remembered primarily because of the incident involving Lakshman, but her life and character extend beyond that episode.
She has indicated that the film explores different aspects of the character and presents a more layered portrayal.
Fans Are Curious About Her Transformation
The first glimpses of Rakul as Shurpanakha have already attracted attention, particularly because of the dramatic transformation involved in bringing the character to the screen.
Her appearance in the film has generated considerable discussion, while the limited glimpses so far have left audiences waiting to see how the character develops throughout the story.
Ramayana Set for Diwali 2026
With the film scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, anticipation is building around the project.
The combination of the epic Ramayana story, a large-scale production and a star-studded cast has made the film one of the most talked-about upcoming releases.
For Rakul, the dubbing stage marks another important step toward bringing her version of Shurpanakha to the audience.
Now, fans will have to wait for the film's release to see how she portrays one of the Ramayana's most complex and controversial characters.






