Sai Pallavi’s name has taken over social media ever since it was officially confirmed that she will play the role of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s grand adaptation of Ramayana.
While a section of the audience has welcomed the decision, others have brutally trolled the casting, calling it “unconvincing” for a divine role like that of Sita.
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Many netizens argue that Sita, as described in Valmiki’s Ramayana, is the epitome of beauty, grace, and divine aura.
Quoting verses that describe her as “moonlight in autumn skies” and “Lakshmi born from the Earth,” some users claim that Sai Pallavi doesn’t match that visual ideal.
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Comparisons have even been drawn to the controversial casting of Rachel Zegler in Disney’s Snow White, with some calling this another case of a “casting blunder.”
Adding fuel to the debate is the casting of Kajal Aggarwal as Mandodari, Ravana’s wife. Critics are questioning why a character like Raavan, played by the striking Yash, would abandon a “beautiful” Mandodari (Kajal) for someone they deem “ordinary” like Sai Pallavi.
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However, many others have come out in strong support of Sai Pallavi. They argue that looks alone shouldn’t define the role of Sita — a character revered not just for her beauty, but for her strength, purity, and emotional depth.
Sai Pallavi, known for her natural acting and screen presence, has already proven herself in several performance-driven roles. Supporters believe that director Nitesh Tiwari wouldn’t cast her in a ₹1600 crore project without sound reason.
As the debate continues to trend online, all eyes are now on the film’s progress. The first glimpse of Ramayana, released on July 3, has already generated massive buzz.
With Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Raavan, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and music by A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer, expectations are sky-high.
Ultimately, only time will tell whether Sai Pallavi can silence her critics with a performance that transcends appearance — and captures the true spirit of one of mythology’s most revered characters.
