Sai Pallavi is all set to take on the role of Mata Sita in upcoming mythological epic Ramayana. It is pertinent to note that Sai is not the first actress to portray Mata Sita's role on big screen. These actresses essayed the role before her:
Durga Khote: Played Sita in the landmark early Bengali film Seeta (1934), making her the first actress to play the role on the silver screen.
Shobhana Samarth: Played Sita in the classic 1943 film Ram Rajya.
Anjali Devi: Played Sita in the Telugu classic Lava Kusa (1963), a defining performance in regional cinema.
Sridevi: Played Sita in the 1976 Tamil film Dasavatharam.
Jaya Prada: Portrayed Sita in mythological films such as Seetha Kalyanam (1976).
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Nayanthara: Played Sita in the critically acclaimed Telugu film Sri Rama Rajyam (2011).
Kriti Sanon: Played Janaki/Sita in the big-budget film Adipurush (2023).
Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita in Ramayana Part 1
Sai Pallavi stars as Goddess Sita (Maa Sita) in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming pan-Indian epic film Ramayana: Part 1 (Rise of a Legend), opposite Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama.
How did Sai Pallavi bag Sita's role?
Director Nitesh Tiwari selected Sai Pallavi to play Goddess Sita in Ramayana because the team wanted an actress with natural grace, simplicity, and a controversy-free image.
Pallavi shared that she did not actively campaign or apply for the part, stating it was a spiritual blessing that came to her.
FAQs
What is the plot of Ramayana Part 1?
The first part covers the origin story up to Sita's abduction and the early conflict leading to Jatayu's encounter and the war preparations.
Do I need to know the Ramayana story beforehand?
No, Nitesh Tiwari designed the film as an accessible origin story and world-building epic from scratch.