Ramayana Actress Rakul Preet Singh on Exploring New Genres: “I Want to Challenge Myself and Do Something Meaty”

Versatile actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is gearing up to portray the much-awaited character of Surpanakha in the upcoming film Ramayana, continues to embrace opportunities that allow her to push creative boundaries. Known for her ability to transition seamlessly across genres and characters, the actress is now looking forward to exploring newer cinematic territories and taking on roles that challenge her as a performer.

Over the years, Rakul Preet Singh has built a diverse body of work across multiple Indian film industries, experimenting with different characters, narratives and genres. As she looks ahead, the actress is keen to venture into spaces that remain unexplored in her career, particularly stories that offer emotional depth and allow her to discover a new facet of her craft.

Reflecting on the kind of roles she would like to explore, Rakul shared, “I haven’t done an out-and-out love story. I haven’t done, like, a heart-wrenching love story. That’s something I’d love to do. I haven’t explored a historical character or done a period film either, and I would love to explore that space. I haven’t done horror. There’s a lot I haven’t done, and I would like to experiment with different genres.”

Speaking about her current approach towards choosing scripts, she added, “I’m in that phase in my career where I want to challenge myself and do something meaty. Something that excites you to the core.”

With her upcoming projects reflecting her evolving choices as an actor, Rakul continues to seek stories that offer substance, complexity and opportunities for transformation. Her willingness to step outside her comfort zone further reflects her commitment to constantly evolving as a performer. As she embraces new challenges, audiences can look forward to witnessing Rakul in characters and cinematic worlds that bring out unexplored dimensions of her versatility.Up next, audiences will see Rakul Preet Singh step into the highly anticipated world of Ramayana, where she will portray the iconic character of Surpanakha, marking another intriguing addition to her diverse repertoire and offering audiences a new dimension of her versatility.