‘Mandodari’ Kajal Aggarwal Says Ranbir Kapoor And Yash Starrer Ramayana Is Something India Has Never Witnessed Before

The excitement surrounding director Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological magnum opus Ramayana has reached a whole new level following recent statements by popular actress Kajal Aggarwal. The brilliant performer, who has officially joined the star-studded ensemble cast to play the crucial role of Mandodari, the wise and dignified queen of Lanka, recently opened up about her unique working experience in a high-profile interview. Expressing her immense pride and excitement about being an integral part of this cinematic spectacle, Kajal Aggarwal confidently asserted that the massive scale and technical superiority of this mega production make it something that the Indian audience has absolutely never witnessed on the silver screen before.

Playing the prominent character of Mandodari puts Kajal Aggarwal directly opposite Kannada superstar Yash, who is essaying the highly anticipated role of the powerful antagonist Ravana. The actress shared that shooting for the cinematic epic has been an entirely refreshing and different experience for her because of the cutting-edge technology and heavy visual effects being deployed on the sets. She noted that for the actors involved, it is pretty much the very first time they are attempting something of this monumental scale, even though the core narrative remains an intrinsically Indian story that is deeply close to the hearts of millions of people across the country. Her casting has added considerable star power and acting depth to the project, as the makers were specifically hunting for a well-known pan-Indian face who could easily carry the complex emotional layers and moral strength required to portray Ravana’s noble queen.

Billed as the most expensive Indian film production ever made, this ambitious multi-part mythological venture features a stellar star-studded lineup including Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. The highly anticipated project is being produced on a grand international level by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios alongside Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, with the acclaimed Oscar-winning visual effects studio DNEG handling the massive VFX heavy sequences. As the intense filming continues to progress rapidly for the iconic sequences set in Lanka, fans are eagerly looking forward to the theatrical experience, with the first part of this spectacular cinematic saga officially locked to hit theaters worldwide during the festive season of Diwali 2026.