Dipika Chikhlia on why Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayan' should 'not be made' & what went wrong in 'Adipurush'

Dipika Chikhlia aka 'Sita' in Ramanand Sagar’s 'Ramayan,' recently voiced her opposition to the idea of producing more films based on the epic saga. She criticized filmmakers for distorting the essence of the 'Ramayan' in their attempts to introduce novelty. Specifically, she expressed skepticism concerning Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming movie. In her candid remarks, she stated, "Honestly, I am quite disillusioned by people who keep making 'Ramayan' because I don’t think you should be doing it." Dipika highlighted her concerns by critiquing Prabhas starrer 'Adipurush' for deviating from the original narrative, citing examples like Kriti Sanon's attire and Saif Ali Khan's portrayal of 'Ravan.' She emphasized the importance of not tampering with religious texts and suggested exploring alternative historical narratives, such as stories of freedom fighters. Notably, Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana' features Ranbir and Sai Pallavi as 'Lord Ram' and 'Sita,' respectively, with other cast members including Arun Govil and Lara Dutta as 'Dashrath' and 'Kaikeyi.' Rumors also swirl about Sunny Deol portraying 'Hanuman' and Yash playing 'Ravan.' The film is anticipated to hit theaters in 2027.