Dhanush Defends ‘OM: Chapter One’ Co-Star Sai Pallavi’s Portrayal of Sita in ‘Ramayana’: ‘She is a Great Performer’

Dhanush comes out in support of Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari directed “Ramayana.” Addressing the criticism surrounding her casting and interpretation of the mythological character, Dhanush praises her devotion and performance, stating that he could not think of anyone else who could do justice to the role.

For those unaware, Sai Pallavi’s next film is “OM: Chapter One,” alongside Dhanush, Mammootty and Sreeleela. At an event to promote the movie, Dhanush defends Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita, stating that she is the best fit for the role. He says, “There was a lot of noise around her playing the role of Sita.. I don't get it.. She even prays during the gaps between shots.. She has so much devotion to God.. She has a pure heart.. She's beautiful.. A great performer.. Even if you search across the whole of India, you won't find another Sita like her."

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Some audiences are of the opinion that Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita as a warrior was not historically accurate. They question whether the interpretation aligns with their understanding of the mythological character. The casting and characterization have also sparked discussions on social media. However, Dhanush has come out in support of the actor, praising her devotion, sincerity and performance.

#Dhanush on the Criticism Surrounding #SaiPallavi's Portrayal of Sita in #Ramayana: "There was a lot of noise around her playing the role of Sita.. I don't get it.. She even prays during the gaps between shots.. She has so much devotion to God.. She has a pure heart.. She's beautiful.. A great performer.. Even if you search across the whole of India, you won't find another Sita like her.." https://t.co/enCh2DGk46

— Laxmi Kanth (@iammoviebuff007) November 14, 2026

At a recent appearance in “Kaun Banega Crorepati,” Sai shares her thoughts on helming the role. She says, “Main is baar dimag use nahi karna chahti thi... par maine socha jab bhi main ek character play karti hoon, main sochti hoon ki main kya kar sakti hoon woh character ke liye, par ye pehle baar mujhe laga ki main Sita Maa ke paatra ko play karke mujhe kya milega wahan se, mujhe kya gyaan milega, mujhe kya milega…” (This time, I did not want to use my mind too much. But then I thought, whenever I play a character, I usually think about what I can do for that character. But for the first time, while playing the role of Sita Maa, I found myself wondering, ‘What will I receive from this experience? What knowledge will I gain? What will I take away from it?)"

“Ramayana: Part 1” released worldwide on November 8. The second part is slated to release in 2028.