Kajal Aggarwal Out, Mrunal Thakur Takes Mandodari Role in Ramayana!?

Bollywood’s massive Ramayana project has hit another twist. While the casting of Ranbir Kapoor as Shri Ram, Yash as Ravana, and Sai Pallavi as Sita already made waves, it was Kajal Aggarwal's name as Mandodari that stirred new debates. Now, strong buzz suggests Kajal is out, and Mrunal Thakur has stepped in as Ravana’s wife. Though nothing’s official, the chatter is loud online.

So what triggered this sudden change? Some social media users started asking why Ravana would chase Sita if his wife Mandodari is played by someone as glamorous as Kajal. Harsh comments, comparisons, and memes followed. That noise turned into pressure. Some even demanded Sai Pallavi be replaced, while others asked the team to remove Kajal. The backlash may have pushed the makers to quietly change course.

With Mrunal now rumored to be taking the role, many believe the makers are trying to calm the controversy before it gets worse. Earlier, Sai Pallavi’s casting was getting a good response. But once Kajal’s name entered the mix, online reactions turned messy. The makers might’ve felt it was easier to tweak the cast than deal with non-stop trolling.

Whether this change is confirmed or not, it’s clear Ramayana is under a lot of scrutiny. The film is already big in scale, and now every casting move is turning into a public debate. If Mrunal is in, she’ll have to bring something fresh to the screen, and maybe help steer the conversation back to the film itself.