- By Aarushi Raina
- Tue, 28 Jan 2025 04:59 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Ever since its announcement, Ramayana starring Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role, has sparked excitement. While the movie details remain undisclosed, buzz has been building around the cast, apart from Ranbir and Sai Pallavi. KGF star Yash, who will play the role of Raavan in Nitesh Tiwari’s directorial, is reportedly set to begin shooting for the movie soon. Not only this, but Yash is also co-producing Ramayana.
Yash In Ramayana
According to a source quoted by Filmfare, Yash will start shooting for the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer Ramayana in March. For this role, KGF star was introduced by Namit Malhotra while discussing other ideas.
Yash is set to bring his intense screen presence to the iconic mythological character. This addition to the movie's star cast has certainly created eagerness among fans, who are excited to see Yash as the antagonist. The film will showcase Ranbir as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita. Besides them, the epic drama also stars Lara Dutta, Sunny Deol and Sheeba Chaddha in key roles. Nitesh Tiwari directorial will be presented in two parts, with the first part releasing during Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in Diwali 2027.
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Earlier, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Yash confirmed his role in Ramayana. He said, “If the character is treated like a character… if this doesn’t happen today, then the film won’t happen. To make a film with that kind of budget, you need those kinds of actors to come together." He also revealed that he was attracted to the role of Raavan due to the character's complexity and depth.
In the same interview, the actor shared how discussions with producer Namit Malhotra led him to sign the film and even decide to co-produce it. He added, "It’s a very fascinating character… there’s vast scope to present it in a very different way."
Meanwhile, Yash is gearing up for highly anticipated movie Toxic.
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