KGF series actress Srinidhi Shetty at atlast revealed that she was auditioned to play Sita in the upcoming movie Ramayana alongside Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram. Srinidhi Shetty announced this during her promotional interview for HIT: The Third Case, which features Nani and is scheduled for release on May 1, 2025. Srinidhi Shetty’s revelation about the casting process for the upcoming two-part Indian mythological film created widespread media interest because the film is expected to release between 2026 and 2027.
Since filming has begun, she can finally reveal that she auditioned for the Sita role. The performance test and meeting occurred before I revealed my final choice about the role. Workers received the prepared three scenes positively, as they provided a pleasant reaction that earned their approval. The KGF: Chapter 2 movie release in April 2022 brought viewers fresh memories of her chemistry with Yash on-screen as KGF: Chapter 2 hit theaters.
The decision to bail out on Ramayana auditions occurred because Shetty secured her audition slot just two months after KGF 2 achieved massive success. The decision for KGF 2 star Ravana to play Ravana alongside Sita in Ramayana struck Shetty because their KGF film romance had created strong opposition against them playing enemies. She learnt that Yash would appear in Ramayana, but the couple received acclaim for KGF 2, which was recently released. I decided that he would portray Ravana while I would play Sita, and we found ourselves facing each other in the performance. There existed potential situations in which spectators might have faced challenges accepting us in conflicting dramatic roles.
Sai Pallavi performs the role of Sita according to the director’s original decision, which Shetty strongly accepts. I consider Sai Pallavi to be an excellent selection. Her words reflected the wisdom that great challenges lead to magnificent opportunities, and she wants to see her portrayal of Sita in the film. The audience appreciates her positive approach to life through her kind response. The Rs 835 crore budgeted Ramayana film by Nitesh Tiwari presents its cast with Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram and Yash performing Ravana, Sunny Deol bringing Hanuman to the screen and Ravi Dubey portraying Lakshman.
Kannada movie actress Srinidhi currently dedicates her focus to the development of HIT: The Third Case after Telugu debut with Telusu Kada featuring Siddhu Jonnalagadda. Sailesh Kolanu directs HIT 3 featuring Nani as the violent detective Arjun Sarkaar alongside Shetty in an important part. The following teaser which showed Nani’s violent nature has generated enthusiasm for the film that belongs to the HIT production. The actress posted on social networks that HIT3 means “another piece of my heart.” The upcoming film has ignited my excitement at maximal levels. The main couple in the movie continues their film work as Vizag serves as their current production location.
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Future work began for Shetty following KGF: Chapter 1 as she received both Filmfare and SIIMA awards for her performance. The actress chose select films after KGF: Chapter 2 including the Tamil film Cobra (2022) with Vikram because she prioritizes quality over quantity of roles. Her rejection of Ramayana matches her professional approach by selecting material that represents her purpose. She disclosed the postponement of her movie with Kiccha Sudeep while still welcoming suitable Bollywood opportunities.
The news from Shetty changes the storyline of Ramayana production since Sai Pallavi currently engages with Ashok Vatika sequence work. Her fans remain excited about her Telugu debut in HIT 3 because the film showcases her ability to adapt to different roles. Through her grounded approach Srinidhi Shetty aims to establish herself uniquely in the film industry as she gains more prominence in South Indian cinema.
