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Yash celebrates Kannada roots at Ramayana premiere in Los Angeles
The film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend premiered in Los Angeles at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures.
Actor Yash, who plays Ravana, attended with fellow stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, who play Lord Rama and Sita.
In a speech, Yash said his Kannada roots were a source of pride and that where someone starts does not limit how far they can go.
He described the Ramayana as a story passed down in India for thousands of years.
The team hopes to share the Indian epic and its cultural heritage with audiences worldwide.
The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and is planned as a two-part adaptation.
Its first part is scheduled for worldwide release on November 5, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend held its world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra attended the event.
The cast walked the red carpet and greeted fans before the film’s first screening.
The premiere took place on October 27 in Los Angeles and began at 7 am IST on October 28.
The first part is scheduled for release on November 5.
- Who
- The film’s cast, including Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, attended with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra.
- What
- Ramayana: Rise of a Legend held its world premiere and first screening.
- When
- October 27 in Los Angeles; the premiere began at 7 am IST on October 28.
- Where
- David Geffen Theatre at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles.
- Why
- The event marked the film’s world premiere ahead of its theatrical release.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The film held its world premiere in Los Angeles.
The premiere began, according to Hindustan Times.
Select paid-preview shows are planned in India, according to Times of India.
The film’s first part is scheduled for release.
The second part is planned for release, according to Hindustan Times; Times of India reports it has been postponed to 2028.
- Venue
- David Geffen Theatre, Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, Los Angeles
- Attendees
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra
- Screening
- 3D and invite-only
- Film format
- Two-part Indian epic
- First part release
- November 5
- Second part release
- Hindustan Times says Diwali 2027; Times of India reports a postponement to 2028
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Where you come from will never stop how far you can go. That’s what I am proud of being an Indian, a Kannadiga.
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