Yash Says Viewers Will Relate To Both Rama And Ravana In Ramayana

Actor Yash says viewers will be able to relate with both Rama and Ravana in the upcoming film Ramayana. Yash takes on the role of Ravana and has also co-produced the project. He recently spoke about the film alongside co-stars Ranbir Kapoor, Ravie Dubey and Rakul Preet Singh in an interaction with Today Stars.

Cast And Crew

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, Ramayana is a two-part adaptation of the epic. Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash plays Ravana, and Sunny Deol plays Hanuman. The large cast also features Ravi Dubey, Anupam Kher, Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, and Lara Dutta.

Production Vision

Yash explained that he decided to co-produce the film because the story needed strong support. He noted that it is the right time to show Indian films to the global stage, comparing the effort to how Korean cinema has made a mark worldwide.

Context

Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic project, with the first part scheduled to release in theatres on November 5 for Diwali 2026, and the second part planned for Diwali 2027. Major mythological adaptations often rely on large ensemble casts and advanced visual effects to appeal to modern audiences.