Actor Yash showered her with praiseRamayana:co-star Ranbir Kapoorsaying that audiences will witness “a beautiful Rama” when the much-anticipated epic hits the theaters this Diwali.Speaking at the ‘Ramayana’ panel at the San Diego Comic-Con in the US on Thursday, the actor, who narrated Ravana in Nitesh TiwariThe adaptation of the Indian epic, praised his co-star’s dedication to portraying the character with respect and devotion.
Yash on Ranbir Kapoor’s casting as Lord Rama
Reflecting on Ranbir’s approach to playing Lord Rama, Yash said, “Nobody in this world can come and say, ‘I have the talent to play Lord Rama’. The fact that he (Ranbir) said, ‘I can’t do it’, says it all.”Yash went on to praise Ranbir’s commitment to the role, “He is an amazing actor. Playing Lord Rama is not easy, and the way he works, I have a lot of respect for him. He is an amazing actor. He works hard, and when you watch Ramayana, you see a beautiful Rama, with great purpose and great sacrifice.”
WATCH: Yash on the challenges of bringing ‘Ramayana’ to the screens
Yash plays Ravana
Before taking over the big stage, Yash, in a conversation with Rama’s Screen, opened up about the challenge of portraying Ravana, one of the most iconic and complex antagonists in Indian mythology. He said, “Well, it’s a pleasure. The challenging part is that because it’s a story everyone knows, and it’s a story told in many ways. Many people act in small plays from small villages to television to movies in every regional language. People play this character.Explaining what the audience can expect, Yash teased his version of Ravana, saying, “I think I have tried something that can really excite people.”
‘Ramayana’ cast and release date
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, ‘Ramayana’ stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film is scheduled to be released in two parts, with the first installment hitting theaters in Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in 2027.