Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Ram and Yash as Raavan won't share much screen time in Ramayana, here's why?

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi are in Ramayana

Ramayana directed by Nitesh Tiwari is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated films in recent times. Ranbir Kapoor will be seen as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Maa Sita and Kannada actor Yash joins them as the mighty Raavan.

The first part of Ramayana is going to release in 2026 and now there are reports that Ranbir Kapoor's Ram and Yash's Raavan will not have much screen time in the epic movie.

Both Lord Ram and Raavan's worlds will remain apart and their stories will unfold in parallel until destiny brings them face-to-face - but not in the first part.

The much awaited Magnum opus is backed by producer Namit Malhotra and it will showcase some of the finest talents from the industry, a world-class VFX team, a stellar ensemble cast, and grand, immersive sets.

Ramayana is shaping up to be a visual and emotional cinematic spectacle like never before.

According to sources close to the production, "The makers have chosen to stay true to the original Valmiki text, where Lord Ram and Raavan do not encounter each other through most of the epic. Their worlds remain apart, their stories unfolding in parallel until destiny brings them face-to-face in the climactic battle. As per the original narrative, Ram learns of Raavan’s existence only after Sita’s abduction, and the two never meet until the battlefield confrontation in Lanka."

Nitesh Tiwari and team's creative choice to keep Ranbir Kapoor’s and Yash’s characters apart adds a compelling narrative depth to Ramayan.

By charting their separate journeys, one embodying dharma and virtue, the other driven by ego and power, the film heightens the excitement for their ultimate face-off. This delayed confrontation allows their arcs to develop independently, making their eventual clash even more powerful. While Yash will share screen space with Sai Pallavi as Sita and Sunny Deol as Hanuman, scenes with Ranbir remain uncertain. Ranbir is currently committed to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside Vicky Kaushal and Alia Bhatt, and the specific look he maintains for that film limits his availability. Production delays have further complicated scheduling, making it unfeasible for him to switch appearances for Ramayan at this stage.

The production of the film is currently progressing on huge sets in the city. The film is being made in two installments, the first one releasing in Diwali 2026 and the second one during Diwali of 2027. While Ranbir Kapoor has already completed his portions, Yash began filming his portions after visiting the Mahakal Temple in Ujjain at the start of May.

The choice to minimise shared screen time between the lead characters reflects the makers' dedication to honoring the essence of the original epic while crafting a modern cinematic spectacle.

In an era when star-studded films frequently push relationships between big personalities to boost fan excitement, Ramayana adopts a more controlled, narrative-driven approach, valuing authenticity and promising a truly immersive rendition of the famous tale.

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Ramayana is undoubtedly one of the biggest films that everyone is eagerly looking forward to.

Produced by Namit Malhotra, the film will star Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash.

With its vast scope and mega star ensemble, the film aims to showcase India's largest and most heavenly legendary epic in the most fascinating way possible, resulting in a cinematic wonder unlike any before.