Actor Dhanush has strongly backed Sai Pallavi’s casting as Goddess Sita in director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious film ‘Ramayana’, which features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Addressing the criticism surrounding her selection, Dhanush praised her acting abilities, personality and devotion.
Speaking at a promotional event for his upcoming film directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, Dhanush recalled his first interaction with Sai Pallavi during the making of ‘Maari 2’. He described her as a soft-spoken and innocent person when they first worked together.
However, when they reunited for ‘Om’, he noticed a significant transformation in her personality and confidence. Having spent nearly nine years in the film industry, Sai had developed greater command over her performances and presentation, he observed.
Dhanush said he was particularly impressed by the confidence she displayed through her expressions, body language and conversations. He also appreciated her willingness to take up a challenging character in ‘Om’, noting that she handled the role with considerable courage.
The actor also addressed the ongoing debate surrounding Sai Pallavi’s casting in ‘Ramayana’. Her selection has attracted criticism on social media, with some users questioning whether she fits the conventional image of Goddess Sita.
Rejecting such negative reactions, Dhanush said he found the criticism difficult to understand. He spoke about Sai’s devotion on the sets, recalling how she would offer prayers even while shooting.
Describing her as a person with a pure heart, he praised her beauty and talent, expressing complete confidence in her ability to portray the revered mythological character.
Dhanush’s remarks received an enthusiastic response from the audience, particularly his assertion that finding someone like Sai Pallavi to portray Sita would be difficult even across the country.
His comments have added another prominent voice to the discussion surrounding one of the most anticipated casting choices in Indian cinema.
