Sai Pallavi Slams Rumours About Turning Vegetarian for Her Role As Sita in ‘Ramayana,’ Calls Them ‘Fabricated Lies’ (View Post)
Sai Pallavi has denied rumours that she has turned vegetarian for her role as Sita in 'Ramayana'. She took to X to dismiss the claims as fabricated lies and warned of legal action against those spreading such rumours.
Tagging the claims as “fabricated lies”, actress Sai Pallavi has debunked rumours about turning vegetarian for Ramayana, where she will be seen playing the role of Sita alongside Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor’s Lord Rama. ‘It’s a Dream for Me’: Ranbir Kapoor Opens Up About His Upcoming Mythological Film 'Ramayana' Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Calls It ‘India’s Greatest Story’ (Watch Video).
The actress took to X, formerly called Twitter, where she warned of legal action against any “cooked up crappy story”. According to media reports, the actress has always followed a vegetarian diet.
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Sai Pallavi penned a note after a Tamil publication claimed that she has given up non-vegetarian food, as she is playing the role of Sita.
The actress wrote: “Most of the times, Almost every-time, I choose to stay silent whenever I see baseless rumours/ fabricated lies/ incorrect statements being spread with or without motives(God knows) but it’s high-time that I react as it keeps happening consistently and doesn’t seem to cease; especially around the time of my films’ releases/ announcements/ cherish-able moments of my career!”
She added: “Next time I see any “reputed” page or media/ individual carrying a cooked up crappy story in the name of news or gossip then you will hear from me legally! Period!”
Talking about the film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, actor Ranbir Kapoor described it as “India’s greatest story” to deadline.com. He had also revealed that he finished shooting part one of the film and will "shoot part 2 soon".
Ranbir said, “I am currently working on a film called Ramayan, which is India's greatest story. It's being produced by Namit Malhotra...It's got artists, creators and different crew members from all around the world. It's made over two parts. It's the story of Lord Ram and Raavan and it's India's greatest story.”
He added: “And to say it to this new generation with the kind of technology that we have, it's a very exciting and very gratifying opportunity for me as an actor, especially to play the part of Lord Ram." ‘Ramayana’: First Look Revealed As Diwali 2026 and 2027 Release Dates Announced for Epic Two-Part Saga, Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash.
The film also stars Yash will be playing Ravana in the film. Lara Dutta will essay the role of Kaikeyi, Sunny Deol as Hanuman.
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