Mollywood's legendary actress Shobana has officially joined the cast of the much-awaited magnum opus ‘Ramayana’, which is directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The 'Thudarum' actress will reportedly portray Kaikasi, the mother of Ravana.
Shobana - "Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations"Shobana took to her social media handle to share the 'Ramayana' glimpse video and penned a heartfelt note that read ,“Honoured to be part of a story that has shaped generations. Welcome to the world of Namit Malhotra’s Ramayana, the immortal story of Rama vs Ravana. Grateful to walk this path, and to share it with all of you.” Shobana ended the note by writing, "Our Truth. Our History." The film boasts a stunning ensemble including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. In Hindu mythology, Kaikasi is often seen as a symbol of both maternal devotion and unyielding ambition.
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Netizens say - So happy to know that you are thereIt was indeed a surprise for the netizens to know about the presence of Shobana in the most-awaited mythological film. One netizen commented, "So happy to know that u r there on this wonderful movie." Another comment read, "Incredible to see the entire film industry coming together for this massive project, and so happy to see you being a part of it! Wishing you all the success ma,m can’t wait to see your brilliance on screen!” A third comment read, "This looks wonderful, Ma'am.
Looking forward to see you in this one. All the best."
A legendary reunion with MohanlalEarlier this year, Shobana made headlines when she reunited with Mohanlal after over two decades for 'Thudarum'. The movie was directed by the talented Tharun Moorthy and received good reviews from the audience. Prakash Varma's debut performance also received much love from the audience.