Dhanush Backs Sai Pallavi as Sita in Ramayana

Actor Dhanush has come out in support of Sai Pallavi’s casting as Sita in the upcoming film Ramayana, saying that no other actress could portray the character better than her. His remarks come amid discussions and criticism on social media over her selection for the role. Speaking at the pre-release event of their upcoming film OM, Dhanush said he was surprised to see the criticism directed at Sai Pallavi. He praised her acting skills, dedication and devotion, recalling how she would spend breaks during shooting praying. He also described her as a person with a pure heart and said her performance and commitment made her well suited to the role of Sita.

Dhanush, who previously shared the screen with Sai Pallavi in Maari 2, said he was happy to work with her again in OM. Recalling their first collaboration, he said she was initially quiet and would mostly speak when the camera was rolling. However, he observed that she has since developed a deeper understanding of acting, and praised her expressions and screen presence. He added that portraying Sita was no easy task, but Sai Pallavi had handled the character exceptionally well. In OM, Sai Pallavi will be seen as Nithya Reddy, a CBI officer. Directed by Rajkumar Periasamy, the film marks the reunion of Dhanush and Sai Pallavi after Maari 2 and is scheduled to release on November 20, 2026.