Rakul Preet Singh Reveals She Was Replaced in Prabhas' Movie, Couldn't Do MS Dhoni With Sushant

Rakul Preet Singh has come a long way with a film career spanning over thirty movies, including credits in Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and Bollywood, since her debut in the 2009 Kannada film Gilli. Rakul Preet Singh recently opened up about the struggling phase of her life when she was trying to strike a balance in her career in Telugu cinema and Bollywood. In a recent interview, the Runway 34 actress opened up about being replaced in an unnamed Prabhas starrer and MS Dhoni ’s biopic, MS Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Rakul Preet Singh dropped out of MS Dhoni biopic

In a recent interview, Rakul Preet Singh shared that she was replaced in the MS Dhoni biopic due to scheduling conflicts. She explained, "It was the role that Disha Patani eventually played. I had done the costume and script readings, but their dates were pushed by a month. 

At the time, I was filming with Ram Charan and Jr NTR. Bruce Lee: The Fighter was set to release in a month, and two songs were still left to shoot. So, I couldn't adjust the dates at all, and I cried that I missed out on such a good film."

Rakul Preet Singh was replaced from a film after shooting for four days

Rakul Preet Singh shared her experiences of struggling in the film industry, revealing that she was replaced in films without being informed. She recounted, "Before I made my debut, I was replaced after shooting for four days in a Telugu film with Prabhas . At the time, I didn't know much about the industry, so I didn’t take it personally. There is a certain beauty in innocence and naivety. I was so naïve that I thought, 'Oh, they've removed me? No problem, maybe this wasn't meant for me; I'll move on to something else.' I wasn't influenced by others' opinions. When people around you start offering explanations, it can cloud your judgment, but I had no one to poison my thoughts. That naivety worked in my favour."

The actress also explained that the producer had wanted a more established actor for the role, and she only discovered her replacement after leaving the set. "It happened again with another film, but I hadn't started shooting yet." These experiences sparked rumors about her attitude and acting abilities, making her determined to prove herself. "I knew I wouldn't get a big launch, so I worked my way up. My debut was a small film that unexpectedly became a hit."