Yash Says Rs 4,000 crore Budget Highlight Is Key to Global Reach of ‘Ramayana’

Yash explained that repeatedly stressing the Rs 4,000 crore budget of the two‑part ‘Ramayana’ helps the film get the respect it deserves overseas. He made the remarks at the Bengaluru trailer launch on October 15, where the cast – Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, Rakul Preet Singh – and director Nitesh Tiwari and composer A.R. Rahman were present. Yash, who portrays Ravana, said the figure covers both installments, international release costs and promotional spend, and must be mentioned to convey the project’s scale to foreign audiences. He warned that Indian viewers often pull down home productions and urged them to avoid a “divide‑and‑rule” mindset, asking Karnataka families to watch the film together. The actor also rebuked early criticism of the film’s visual effects and casting, noting that Indian movies are habitually compared to others as soon as teasers appear. He praised co‑star Ranbir Kapoor, calling him humble, grounded and devoted to the role of Lord Rama. ‘Ramayana’, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta and others in supporting roles. Produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film’s music pairs Oscar‑winner Hans Zimmer with A.R. Rahman, while DNEG handles visual effects. Part 1 releases on November 5, 2026; part 2 is slated for Diwali 2027.

Context

Large budgets like Rs 4,000 crore are rare in Indian cinema, so highlighting the amount signals ambition and aims to position Indian storytelling on the world stage.