For Surabhi Das, walking onto the set of Ramayana was the kind of moment actors remember for years. Cast as Urmila in Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious retelling, she found herself sharing space with Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, and it was Ranbir’s screen presence as Lord Rama that stayed with her long after the cameras rolled.
In a recent interview, Surabhi opened up about joining the sprawling mythological drama and the feeling of seeing Ranbir in costume for the first time. “When Ranbir Kapoor came on set, he obviously came as Rama. I literally felt like, ‘My God, this guy is actually looking like Rama.’” It was an instinctive reaction, but also one that captures the scale of expectation surrounding a film that has already become one of the most closely watched Hindi productions in the works.
Why Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama Presence Left Surabhi Das Stunned
Surabhi said what impressed her most was the conviction Ranbir brought to the role. “To play Lord Rama, you need to have that aura and grace. When you walk on set, you need to have that energy about you that makes people look at you no matter what. And Ranbir Kapoor carried that,” she said. Her recollection offers a rare performer’s view from inside a film that has largely remained guarded despite constant public curiosity.
The cast at the center of Ramayana has only intensified that buzz. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. It is being produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, with the first part scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second part for Diwali 2027. With a mythological canvas, a major ensemble and years of anticipation behind it, the project is shaping up as one of the defining theatrical events on the horizon.
From Warm On-Set Bonds To A Big Career Turn
Surabhi’s memories from the set were not limited to Ranbir. She also spoke fondly about Sai Pallavi, describing how naturally they connected while playing on-screen sisters. According to Surabhi, Sai answered her questions about the South film industry “very sweetly,” and even turned emotional on the last day of the shoot. That warmth seems to have given Surabhi an especially grounding experience on a production of enormous scale.
The timing is significant for the actor. Surabhi first drew attention on television with Nima Denzongpa and later appeared in Pandya Store, but she has since spoken about wanting to move beyond television after finding the format creatively limiting. That shift is now becoming tangible. Alongside Ramayana, she is also part of the Amazon Prime Video series Carnaame, signalling a clear move into streaming and film.
For Surabhi, Ramayana looks less like a one-off leap and more like the beginning of a new chapter. In a film mounted at this scale, even a supporting role can become a breakout moment, and her reflections from the set suggest she knows exactly how meaningful this opportunity is.
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