For the past couple of weeks, there has been a buzz around Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus, Ramayan. It was said that the film is being put on hold as the team could not fun a suitable actor to play the role of Raavan. It was reported that Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi will essay the role of Ram and Sita in the film. However, on the day it was reported that the film has been put on hold, Alia Bhatt was seen visiting Nitesh Tiwari. 

Soon after Alia Bhatt's picture visiting Nitesh Tiwari at his office went viral, reports started doing the rounds that the actress has been roped in for the film. Reportedly, she has replaced Sai Pallavi as Sita in the film. Ranbir Kapoor is said to be playing the role of Ram in the film. After playing Shiva and Isha in 'Brahmastra', the real life couple is all set to play the role of Ram-Sita in the magnum opus.