# Sai Pallavi says she hasn’t started Ramayana Part 2, 2027 release in doubt

2026-10-28T08:22:47+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

Sai Pallavi has said she has not yet begun filming for Ramayana: Rise of a Legend Part 2, casting doubt on the sequel's planned 2027 release. The actor, who plays Sita, made the revelation at the film's world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on 27 October. In a video circulating online, a media person asked whether both parts were shot together, Pallavi replied, ‘I haven't started filming yet.’ Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled for worldwide release on 5 November 2026. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, with music by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman. Neither the producers nor the director have commented on whether the production gap will push the second instalment past Diwali 2027.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three outlets report the same core fact, Sai Pallavi confirmed she has not begun filming Ramayana Part 2. TrackTollywood and 123Telugu frame the news around the doubt this casts on the 2027 release date, while Bollywood Hungama provides the richest context: the video exchange, the premiere details, and the tweet reaction. The coverage is otherwise uniform straight reporting, no outlet editorialises or adds production source comment. The clear implication across all versions is that Part 2's Diwali 2027 release faces an unresolved timeline gap, with no statement from director Nitesh Tiwari or producer Namit Malhotra addressing the delay.

## Coverage

Coverage: 3 sources, 3 neutral
- tracktollywood.com (neutral report) <https://tracktollywood.com/sai-pallavi-ramayana-part-2-delay/>
  Leads with doubt on release date
- bollywoodhungama.com (neutral report) <https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/sai-pallavi-reveals-she-has-not-started-shooting-for-ramayana-part-2-at-the-premiere-in-los-angeles/>
  Adds video context and tweet, richest detail
- 123telugu.com (neutral report) <https://www.123telugu.com/mnews/sai-pallavis-latest-update-on-ramayana-part-2-grabs-attention-hk.html>
  Presents news without comment on schedule

This brief was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above, so one read covers every framing they carry.
Update, 28 October 2026: this story now draws on 3 sources. Last updated 2026-10-28T08:51:35+00:00.

Tags: Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash
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