At the LA premiere of Ramayana Part 1, actress Sai Pallavi, who is essaying the role of Mata Sita in the mythological rpic, said, "Ravana is not all bad." Her statement did not sit well with the users questioning her choice of words ahead of movie's release.
What did Sai Pallavi say at Ramayana Part 1 LA Premiere?
Sai said, "At the same time, as a scripture, I think, if you are a believer and you would see, try to introspect and see what good and bad exists in you and you learn to correct yourself over time."
"Because Ravana is not all bad. And it's important that we spot the Ravana in us and we make changes over time," she further added.
How are social media users responding to Sai Pallavi's remarks?
A social media user shared the video on X which received several reactions, as evident from the comments section. A user commented, "A woman praising her abductor."
Another one wrote, "Nah man, she's already catching enough hate. No need to add to it with statements like that."
Some of Sai Pallavi's fans defended her and mentioned, "People want controversy over everything. She clearly compares ravana to our inner demon which everyone has and that we should conquer them."
Another one wrote, "Even Ram said the same to Laxman after the war."
About Ramayana Part 1: Ramayana Part 1 is all set to hit the theatres on November 5, 2026. The movie stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash in lead roles. The film has been bankrolled by Namit Malhotra and helmed by Nitesh Tiwari.
FAQs
Who is distributing the film Ramayana Part 1?
Sony Pictures is handling international distribution, while Karan Johar's Dharma Productions will distribute it in the Hindi-speaking domestic market.
When does Ramayana Part 2 release?
The concluding part of the saga is slated to arrive a year later, during Diwali 2027.