Sonia Balan to Portray Urmila in Nitesh Tiwaris Upcoming Ramayana Film
Actress Sonia Balan will play Urmila in Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana, sharing her excitement about the role and collaboration with Ranbir Kapoor.
Mumbai, October 29 (Daily Kiran) : Actress Sonia Balan is set to take on the role of Urmila, the wife of Lakshman, in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated film ‘Ramayana.’ Speaking from Mumbai, Balan expressed her excitement about being part of such a significant project and collaborating with renowned actor Ranbir Kapoor.
Reflecting on her character, she stated, “Joining a story as profound as the Ramayana, which is deeply ingrained in our culture, is truly special. Urmila is a heroine whose strength, dignity, and sacrifice deserve to be recognized beyond the pages of history. Portraying a character with such emotional layers is both an honor and a responsibility.”
Balan praised director Nitesh Tiwari, describing him as a visionary filmmaker. She noted, “Working with Nitesh Tiwari and sharing the screen with an exceptional actor like Ranbir Kapoor makes this journey even more exciting. I hope audiences connect with Urmila’s strength and understand the beautiful emotions that make her story so powerful.”
In the Ramayana, Urmila holds a crucial position. The film aims to explore another emotional aspect of the epic through her character, bringing her story to life for viewers. According to the Valmiki Ramayana, Urmila spent the entire 14 years of her husband Lakshman’s exile away from him. It is also believed that she sacrificed her own sleep so Lakshman could remain vigilant and protect Ram and Sita.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The first part of ‘Ramayana’ is set to release on November 5 worldwide, with plans for the second part to debut during Diwali 2027.
