Nitesh Tiwari’s mega-budget epic Ramayana is generating fresh buzz after its team appeared at San Diego Comic-Con, where leading man Ranbir Kapoor opened up about sharing this larger-than-life universe with co-star Yash — and didn’t hold back his admiration for how Yash is reimagining one of mythology’s most iconic villains.
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What Ranbir Kapoor Said
Speaking at the panel, Ranbir credited Yash for completely moving away from the typical, one-note portrayal of Ravana audiences are used to, praising the swagger and presence he’s brought to the role instead. He noted that Ravana has traditionally been depicted in a fairly predictable way over the years, but that Yash’s version breaks from that mold entirely.
Interestingly, despite playing characters destined for an epic clash, Ranbir revealed that he and Yash haven’t actually shared physical screen time for most of the shoot so far — their characters, Rama and Ravana, are set to appear together only toward the film’s climax, with a possible mid-film meeting still unshot. Even so, Ranbir made it clear he’s long admired Yash’s work and believes his stardom and presence make him uniquely suited for a role of this scale.
The actor also got candid about his own journey playing Lord Rama, admitting he initially felt real uncertainty about taking on the role, unsure if he was capable of doing it justice. Over time, though, that doubt shifted into something closer to gratitude, and he now sees it as both a rare opportunity and a responsibility.
Ramayana: Overview
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Film | Ramayana: Part One |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Ranbir Kapoor’s Role | Lord Rama |
| Yash’s Role | Ravana |
| Other Cast | Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Ravie Dubey, Anupam Kher |
| Music | Hans Zimmer, A.R. Rahman |
| Release | Diwali, November 2026 |
For background on the epic this film is based on, see Ramayana on Wikipedia.
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Why This Matters
With expectations sky-high for one of Indian cinema’s most ambitious productions yet, this kind of mutual admiration between co-stars only adds to the anticipation heading into a November release built around two of the industry’s biggest names.
FAQs
Q1. Who plays Ravana in Ramayana: Part One?
Yash takes on the role of Ravana, which Ranbir Kapoor has praised as a fresh, non-stereotypical portrayal.
Q2. When does Ramayana: Part One release?
The film is slated for a Diwali release in November 2026.
