In a surprising twist from one of Indian cinema’s most anticipated mythological sagas, actress
Reported Exit and Mrunal Thakur’s Entry
In response to the growing negative sentiment, sources suggest that the production team optedfor a quieter solution — replacing Kajal Aggarwal with actress Mrunal Thakur in the role ofMandodari. While the makers have made no official confirmation, strong industry whispers andsocial media chatter indicate the shift is indeed underway.
Mrunal, who has recently garnered widespread acclaim for her poignant performances in SitaRamam and Lucky Bhaskar, is seen by many as a more “balanced” fit — one who brings bothelegance and emotional depth to the complex character of Mandodari.
About the Ramayana Project
Touted as one of the biggest cinematic undertakings in Bollywood history, Ramayana is beingstarrer by helmed by Nitesh Tiwari and is envisioned as a multi-part, multilingual epic with aglobal reach.
The film stars:
Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama
Sai Pallavi as Sita
Yash as the mighty Ravana
The project boasts cutting-edge visual effects in collaboration with renowned studios like DNEG,aiming to recreate the epic with a scale that rivals international franchises. With its mythologicalroots and pan-Indian casting, the film is expected to blend cultural authenticity with cinematicgrandeur, drawing in audiences across demographics and borders.
