Actor Yash Asks Fans To Look Past Visual Effects Flaws In Upcoming Film Ramayana

Actor Yash urged audiences to watch the upcoming film Ramayana with an open mind and avoid nitpicking its visual effects. Speaking at a grand pre-release event in Hyderabad, Yash praised producer Namit Malhotra's passion and ambition, revealing that their conversations inspired him to join the project as Ravana and a producing partner. Yash stated that India needs to protect filmmakers who take Indian cinema to a global platform, noting that Malhotra left a successful business in Los Angeles out of a desire to elevate the Indian film industry.

Cast And Crew

The film is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and is a mythological epic based on the ancient Sanskrit text by Valmiki, following the life of Prince Rama of Ayodhya. The cast features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as King Dasharath, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble also includes Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha, Adinath Kothare, Sonal Jha, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, and Faisal Malik. Earlier, the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor's character and the film's asuras drew criticism online for their visual effects, though the trailer later won praise for improved visuals.

Release Details

Mounted on a reported budget of 4,000 crore rupees, the film is planned as a two-part release. The first instalment is scheduled to hit cinemas on November 5, 2026.

Context

High-budget Indian mythological adaptations frequently face intense public scrutiny over computer-generated imagery before release. Major cinematic projects often hold large pre-release promotional events in cities like Hyderabad to build fan engagement and momentum across different film markets.