Rakul Preet Singh's 4-Hour Makeup for Surpanakha Role

Rakul Preet Singh is earning praise for her role as Surpanakha in Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming Ramayana film. The actor recently shared behind-the-scenes footage of her extensive four-hour hair and makeup process, expressing gratitude to the teams for bringing the character to life.

Singh stated her excitement for the project, noting it represents Indian culture globally and allows her to explore Surpanakha's misunderstood and layered nature. She highlighted the character's pivotal role in instigating the epic war.

The Ramayana film series stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita, with Yash portraying Ravana. Based on Valmiki's epic, the project is conceived as a two-part franchise targeting a worldwide audience. The first installment is slated for release on November 5, with the second expected around Diwali 2027.