Sai Pallavi singing a soulful bhajan was not on fans' 2026 card, internet reacts

Sai Pallavi brought a little bhakti to the Ramayana: Rise of a Legend promotion, breaking into a traditional bhajan at the film’s pre-release event in Hyderabad on Monday. The actor, who plays Godess Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s epic, sang off-stage to loud applause, giving the otherwise high-energy evening a rather soulful pause.Draped in a pink saree, Sai Pallavi was put on the spot when host Suma asked her to sing. After a brief moment of hesitation, the actor asked if she could sing a bhajan instead. She soon broke into the devotional song with a smile, as fans behind her erupted into loud cheers. However, she appeared at ease as she sang, and videos of the moment soon made their way to X and Instagram.Fans were quick to praise her performance, with many appreciating the way she brought a sense of devotion to an event centred on one of India’s most revered epics. For an actor stepping into Sita’s shoes, it was a moment that felt particularly fitting.Watch a video here: #Suma ... ... #RanbirKapoor asks #SaiPallavi to sing...then she #Ramayana https://t.co/o1C5PVxBa5— Taraq(Tarak Ram) (@tarakviews) October 20, 2026 The event, held at the JRC Convention Centre, was also an opportunity for the makers to talk up the scale of their ambitious project. The bhajan moment comes amid a steady stream of promotional material featuring Sai as Sita, including glimpses of a warrior version of the character. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana.Produced by Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is gearing up for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, coinciding with Diwali. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam, with IMAX and other premium formats also on the cards.Sony Pictures will handle international distribution outside India, while Dharma Productions will oversee the theatrical release in Hindi-speaking markets. The second instalment is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2027.- Ends