Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana continues to dominate conversations across social media after the launch of its four-minute trailer last week. While the ambitious first glimpse has drawn praise for its scale and visual ambition, it has also sparked discussions around several creative choices, including Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Rama, the film’s costume design and the appearance of actors whose roles had remained under wraps.

Among the trailer’s biggest talking points is Rakul Preet Singh, who makes a brief but striking appearance as Surpanakha. Although her screen time in the teaser is limited, fans have been eager to know how the actor will approach one of the Ramayana’s most significant and often misunderstood characters.

Addressing the excitement on X, Rakul responded to a fan who appreciated her decision to take on the role. The actor revealed that it was Surpanakha’s layered personality that drew her to the project.

She wrote, “Thank you for this beautiful letter. What made me say yes to Surpanakha was exactly what you mentioned – her complexity. History often remembers her for one moment, but there is so much more to her story. As an actor, roles that challenge perception are the most exciting. I hope audiences discover her with an open mind when Ramayana arrives.”

Her response has resonated with many online, with fans expressing curiosity about whether the film will offer a more nuanced portrayal of the character than earlier adaptations. Over the years, Surpanakha has largely been remembered for the incident involving Lakshmana cutting off her nose, but several modern retellings and scholarly interpretations have attempted to examine her motivations and place within the larger narrative.