The promotional campaign for Nitesh Tiwari’s much awaited epic Ramayana kicked off on a high note in New Delhi on Saturday, with the actor Yash saying the film is driven by a shared vision rather than individual stardom. Speaking at the Ramayana: Pratham Sankalp event at Bharat Mandapam, the actor said that the entire cast and crew had come together with one mission: to bring the story of Lord Ram to audiences worldwide.The event was attended by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Arun Govil, director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra among others.
Yash calls Ramayana India’s dream project
Greeting the audience in several Indian languages before switching to Hindi, Yash thanked producer Namit Malhotra for believing in a project of such a massive scale and entrusting him with the role of Ravana.“I am really happy to be a part of this wonderful project,” said Yash. “The credit for bringing him to this stage goes to Namit Malhotra. I am grateful to him for giving me the opportunity to play such a meaningful character.”Calling Ramayana “India’s dream”, Yash said the film is much bigger than any actor.“We all came together with one vision and one conviction: to bring this story to a global platform,” he said. “Everyone has put aside their individual interests. There is only one shared interest, which is to tell the story of Prabhu Shri Ram to the world audience and celebrate him in our country.”He added that putting together a film of this scale required immense courage and credited Malhotra for making it possible.
Yash praises director Nitesh Tiwari
The KGF star also thanked director Nitesh Tiwari for guiding him through the intricacies of playing Ravana.“Mr Nitesh, thank you for guiding me, understanding what the character required, answering my questions and helping me do it,” she said.While Yash didn’t reveal details about his portrayal of Ravana, he spoke about the trust he shared with the filmmaker throughout the process.Apart from acting in the film, Yash is also associated with Ramayana as a producer through his banner, Monster Mind Creations, which has partnered with Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios.
“Ranbir has surrendered to Lord Ram”
Yash had high praise for his co-stars, especially Ranbir Kapoor, who essays the role of Lord Ram.“Ranbir has been phenomenal,” he said. “I think the whole of India will understand how deeply he has given himself to this role and see the magic he has created.”Talking about Sai Pallavi, who plays Sita, Yash described her as a “flawless actor”.“When you see her perform, her eyes say it all,” he said.He also praised veteran actor Shobana, saying she brought grace and dignity to her role, and predicted that Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshman, would emerge as one of the film’s biggest surprises.“It’s going to be a surprise package in this film,” said Yash, adding that the audience could expect several memorable performances from the entire cast.
Ramayana is gearing up for a Diwali 2026 release
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman and Arun Govil as King Dasharath.The two-part epic is being assembled on a grand scale, with the first installment slated for Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in Diwali 2027. The first trailer of the film is expected to be released globally on July 24.