New Delhi [India], December 12: Bollywood actress Sai Pallavi has strongly denied recent rumors suggesting she adopted a vegetarian diet for her role as Sita in the highly anticipated film Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
The reports, which circulated in several media outlets, claimed that Pallavi had committed to a strict vegetarian lifestyle throughout the filming process and even brought her personal chef while traveling abroad to ensure her meals were exclusively vegetarian.
Pallavi took to X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday to address the false claims, issuing a firm statement. “Most of the time, I choose to remain silent when I see baseless rumors, fabricated lies, and incorrect statements being spread—whether with or without motives (God knows). But it’s high time I react as it keeps happening consistently, especially around my films’ releases, announcements, or cherishable moments in my career!” she wrote in her post.
The actress further expressed her frustration with the misleading reports and made it clear that such stories would not go unchallenged in the future. “Next time I see any ‘reputed’ page or media/individual carrying a cooked-up story in the name of news or gossip, you will hear from me legally! Period!” she added.
Ramayana, an ambitious two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic, has already attracted significant attention due to its star-studded cast and high-profile production team. Ranbir Kapoor has been confirmed to play Lord Ram, while Pallavi is set to portray Sita. Yash is also reportedly cast as Ravana, promising a compelling portrayal of one of the most iconic mythological figures.
The film is being produced by Namit Malhotra, known for his work on Hollywood blockbusters like Dune and Inception. Malhotra shared his excitement about the project on X, reflecting on his long-standing dream of bringing the epic to life on the big screen. “More than a decade ago, I embarked on a noble quest to bring this epic that has ruled billions of hearts for over 5000 years to the big screen. And today, I am thrilled to see it taking shape beautifully as our teams work tirelessly with only one purpose: to present the most authentic, sacred, and visually stunning adaptation of our history, our truth, and our culture,” he wrote.
The film will be released in two parts, with the first installment scheduled for Diwali 2026 and the second for Diwali 2027.