While ranbir kapoor and sai pallavi were initially selected for the roles of Rama and Sita, respectively, the film's progress has been delayed, and the sets have not been constructed yet. sai pallavi, who had initially given her approval for the role of Sita, is now rumoured to be considering leaving the project due to the prolonged delays.

The delay is attributed to Ranbir Kapoor's prior commitments to films like "Animal" and "Brahmastra," which need to be completed before "Ramayanam" can commence. This timeline may extend for another three years, prompting speculation that sai pallavi may opt out of the film. While the veracity of these rumours remains uncertain, there is speculation that alia bhatt could step in to portray the role of Sita if sai pallavi decides to withdraw.

Currently, sai pallavi is actively involved in the shooting of the movie "Tandel" alongside naga Chaitanya. Her character in the film is that of a girl from the fishermen community in Srikakulam, with dialogues spoken in the uttarandhra slang. The outcome of "Tandel" might provide more clarity on Sai Pallavi's potential participation in "Ramayanam," and her portrayal of Sita could undoubtedly bring significant attention to the character.