Lara Dutta is standing by her bold look as Kaikeyi in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One, after some viewers said the costumes felt out of place.
She explained the style was a deliberate choice to highlight Kaikeyi's roots from the kingdom of Kekaya, and asked fans to focus on the film's bigger vision rather than just outfits.
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Dutta shared that she and Tiwari wanted Kaikeyi to stand out among the queens, with each kingdom (Mithila, Ayodhya, and Lanka) having its own unique vibe.
The movie also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Since its November 5 release, Ramayana has raced toward ₹1,000 crore globally.
With music by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer, a sequel is already set for Diwali 2028.