Digital creator and social media star Anjali Arora has officially broken her silence after facing widespread backlash for taking on the sacred role of Goddess Sita in the upcoming mythological feature Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha. The actress, who originally rose to viral internet fame through her popular dance reel set to the tune of "Kacha Badam," found herself targeted by trolls immediately following the digital release of the film’s official trailer on September 17, 2026. Many social media commentators expressed skepticism about an influencer transitioning directly from viral dance trends to a revered spiritual figure on the silver screen, leading to heated discussions across digital platforms regarding casting choices in faith-based cinema.

Public Figures Face Public Judgment: Anjali Arora Defends Acting Dedication

Addressing reporters and critics during the trailer launch event, Anjali made it clear that negative commentary does not deter her commitment to performance art. "No, I didn't feel bad because we are public figures and the public can judge us. It's their choice whether they give us positive or negative reviews. Everyone has the right to like or dislike it," she stated calmly. Defending her professional preparation for the character, she elaborated, "We are actors, and we give our 100 percent to any role we are given. Once it's out in the public's eyes, it's their decision how they view it. I played Sita Maa, and now, after watching the trailer, do you think she's the same Anjali we see on social media? My only aim is that when the audience watches the film, they put my personal life and personality aside."

Box Office Clash and Big-Screen Comparisons Await September 25 Theatrical Bow

Directed by a team aiming to bring the ancient epic to life alongside co-stars Dev Sharma as Lord Rama and Rajneesh Duggal as Ravana, Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha is officially slated to debut in cinemas on September 25, 2026. The film will head straight into a competitive box office clash against the major action project The One on its opening weekend. Furthermore, trade analysts note that the indie production faces scrutiny from audiences who are actively drawing comparisons between its budget-constrained visual style and Bollywood's upcoming mega-budget adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari, which features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Despite the high-stakes theatrical environment and viral scrutiny, Arora remains confident that ticket-buyers will evaluate her performance based entirely on dramatic merit once the lights go down.