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Yash says Ramayana lets viewers relate to both Rama and Ravana
Yash plays Ravana in Ramayana, a two-part film adaptation of the Hindu epic.
The first instalment, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is scheduled to open in theatres on November 5, with a second part planned for 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita and Sunny Deol plays Hanuman.
Yash says different communities interpret the story in different ways, and viewers can understand both Rama and Ravana.
He describes Ravana as a scholar, musician and warrior whose choices have far-reaching effects.
Yash also co-produced the film because he believed the story needed strong support.
He says this is the right time for Indian films to reach audiences around the world.
Yash says audiences can relate to both Rama and Ravana in the film Ramayana.
Yash plays Ravana and has also co-produced the film.
He says the story is interpreted differently across Indian states and languages.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film’s first instalment is scheduled to open in theatres on November 5.
- Who
- Actor Yash, who portrays Ravana in Ramayana.
- What
- Yash says viewers can relate to both Rama and Ravana. He has also co-produced the film.
- When
- The first instalment is scheduled for release on November 5, 2026.
- Where
- The film is scheduled to be released in theatres.
- Why
- Yash says the story’s different interpretations and characters’ perspectives make it relatable.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Ramayana had its world premiere in Los Angeles, where its first international reactions emerged.
The film’s first instalment is scheduled to release in theatres.
The second part is planned for release.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Yash’s role
- Ravana
- Ranbir Kapoor’s role
- Rama
- First instalment release
- November 5, 2026
- Second part planned release
- Diwali 2027
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What people are saying
One can relate to Rama, one can relate to Ravana… but how Rama has handled situations in life, that is something. To show that, we need Ravana.
This is the right time to show Indian films to the world platform, like Korean cinema is really making a mark, so India deserves it. So we had that vision and everyone came together.