Sunny Deol Talks About Taking Over Dara Singh’s Role as Hanuman in Ramayana Series

The upcoming Ramayana television series has announced that veteran actor Sunny Deol will replace legendary wrestler‑actor Dara Singh in the role of Hanuman. Deol, who has a long history in Hindi cinema, said he is uncertain about how far he can go in meeting the expectations set by Singh’s iconic portrayal. "I don’t know how far I’ll go," Deol remarked during a press briefing. The role of Hanuman is a demanding one, requiring both physicality and a strong emotional presence, and audiences have long associated the character with Dara Singh’s powerful screen presence. Production teams have expressed confidence that Deol’s experience will bring a fresh yet respectful take to the mythic hero. Filming is slated to begin next month, with the series expected to premiere in the first quarter of next year.