Prepare yourself for yet another star-studded reveal from Ramayan, the eagerly awaited epic trilogy directed by Nitesh Tiwari! Following a lot of conjecture and a flurry of excitement on social media, it has now been confirmed that Yash has cast the stunning and gifted Kajal Aggarwal in the crucial role of Mandodari, the wife of the powerful demon king Ravana.
A Powerful Pairing in the Making
Yash and Kajal’s relationship is already making waves. Fans are ecstatic to see Kajal take on the strong and elegant role of Mandodari, while Yash brings in his intense charisma and larger-than-life presence as Ravana. Kajal appears to be a perfect fit for the role because of her poise, depth, and ability to subtly command the screen.
It’s interesting to note that this casting is regarded as a daring and novel decision because it pairs two legendary actors from the South Indian film industry in a mythological setting that has never been done on this scale before.
Kajal Aggarwal’s Return to the Big League
Although Kajal has primarily accepted selective roles since becoming a mother, her role in Ramayan is the first big comeback she is making in general. Sources close to the production reveal that Kajal was the first choice for the role from the outset because of her royal screen presence and ample fan following across India.
A source said, “The makers wanted someone who could capture grace, strength, and emotion.The filmmakers could see that Kajal filled all the voids. Mandodari’s role is not only an important character, but has a lot of emotional weight in the story, especially this adaptation.”
Ramayan – A Pan-India Magnum Opus
Nitesh Tiwari, who has gifted viewers with soul-stirring films like Dangal and Chhichhore, is creating Ramayan and aims to make it a trilogy with insane amounts of money and cast. The film is, reportedly, to star Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash’s Ravana will be key to the storyline in the second part of the trilogy.
The film is promised to be grand scale, with international VFX, sets, and authenticity, heavily rooted in the words of Valmiki. They have assured the theatrical aspect of the film is rooted in history, and Tiwari is updating the validity of the story for Gen Z.
Fans React to the Casting
As soon as CFOR Cinema dropped the post, the fans immediately jumped on social media to express their joy with comments as enthusiastic as “Kajal as Mandodari? Now, that’s a dream casting!” and “can’t wait to see Yash and Kajal on screen” on the Instagram post, more than showing that the audiences are excited about this epic tale, SHOWED that audiences are HYPED!
#Mandodari was already trending along with #YashAsRavana, and fan edits of the pair were hitting viral status in hours.
Shooting Timeline and Release Plans
Insiders have stated that Kajal will join the shoot in mid-2025, while major scenes with Yash will be filmed on sets created especially for the production. Nitesh Tiwari’s team will shoot the film in phases, with the first part reportedly aiming for release in early 2026. Additionally, the film will be made available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Malayalam to cater to the audience base of pan-India.
The trilogy will full-length the narrative arc of the Ramayan in three-parts, with each part focusing on a significant chapter (Ayodhya Kand, Aranya Kand, and Lanka Kand) making Mandodari’s presence even more important towards the climax of the narrative.
Final Word
With Kajal Aggarwal stepping into the role of Mandodari and Yash set to bring Ravana to life in his most ambitious role yet, Ramayan is shaping up to be nothing short of an epic cinematic experience. As fans await official stills, teasers, and more casting announcements, one thing is clear—this mythological saga is going to redefine Indian storytelling on the global stage.
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