'Ramayana' designers defend Lara Dutta, Sai Pallavi's costumes amid backlash
The costume designers of Ramayana have responded to critiques on character attire. Their goal was to achieve international acclaim and work closely with the director to craft Sita's vision. Kaikeyi's outfit represents Mother Earth and deep emotional conflict during a pivotal moment. The team prioritized faith over strict adherence to historical accuracy in their designs. This eagerly awaited film…
Ramayana has garnered attention for its costumes, with particular criticism directed at Sai Pallavi as Sita and Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi. Costume designers Rimple and Harpreet Narula recently shared their design intentions. Harpreet emphasized that the outfits aimed for global recognizability while maintaining cohesiveness with the film's vision.
He revealed multiple design iterations were considered before settling on the final look. Rimple addressed the controversy surrounding Lara Dutta's Kaikeyi costume, explaining the symbolic meaning behind the green blouse and deep maroon saree. The green represented Mother Earth, while the maroon saree signified Kaikeyi's emotional turmoil during the pivotal scene.
The designers also chose to prioritize traditional Indian artistic interpretations over historical accuracy, drawing inspiration from various regional art forms. Ramayana: Part 1 is set to release during Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 in Diwali 2027.
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