Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha: Anjali Arora Makes Film Debut as Sita, Dev Sharma Plays Shri Ram

Social media star Anjali Arora is stepping into a completely new space with her feature film debut Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha, where she takes on the revered role of Mata Sita. The actress recently attended a special screening and trailer launch for the mythological film alongside co-star Dev Sharma, who portrays Shri Ram. Directed by Abhishek Singh, the film has generated curiosity with its fresh casting and is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on September 25, 2026.

For Anjali Arora, playing Sita marks a significant transition from her social media career to the big screen. During the promotional events, she revealed that she initially questioned why she had been chosen for such an important and revered character. According to Anjali, director Abhishek Singh explained that he saw the innocence he was looking for in Sita Maa in her. That conversation became an important part of her decision to take on the challenging role.

Dev Sharma’s journey to playing Shri Ram also comes with an interesting backstory. At the trailer event, the actor revealed that he had previously been considered for the role of Lakshman in both Adipurush and Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming Ramayan. He said he was eventually not selected because of his height, as he was taller than the respective lead actors Prabhas and Ranbir Kapoor. Now, stepping into the role of Shri Ram himself has given the actor a different opportunity to become part of a major mythological story.

The film also features Rajniesh Duggall as Ravan, Sheel Verma as Lakshman and Nirbhay Wadhwa as Hanuman. With Abhishek Singh directing, the project brings together a cast that is taking on some of the most recognised characters from the Ramayan. The trailer and promotional material have already sparked conversations online, with viewers discussing the casting and comparing the project with other upcoming screen adaptations of the epic.

Anjali Arora’s casting as Sita has also become part of the online conversation, with comparisons being drawn between her portrayal and Sai Pallavi’s portrayal of Sita in Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated Ramayan. While social media discussions have created additional attention around both projects, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha is charting its own path with a different cast and creative team. The interest surrounding the film has further increased following the trailer launch and the actors’ comments about their respective journeys.

Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha is now set to meet audiences in theatres on September 25, 2026. The film will be released simultaneously in Hindi and Chhattisgarhi, giving its retelling of the revered epic a multilingual theatrical reach. With Anjali Arora making her feature-film debut as Mata Sita and Dev Sharma portraying Shri Ram, the film marks a significant new chapter for both actors as they bring their interpretations of these iconic characters to the big screen.