Yash on choosing to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, says “It’s a very fascinating character”

Yash stars as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari directorial Ramayan

KGF fame star Yash has started filming Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in which he will play the role of Ravana. However, he recently opened up about his choice of playing the Lanka king.

In a recent interview with India Today, Yash shared, “It’s a very fascinating character. I wouldn’t have done it for any other reason. If you asked me if I wanted to play any other character in Ramayana, probably not.”

The actor explained, “For me, Ravana is the most exciting character to play as an actor. I like the shades and nuances of this particular character. There is a vast scope to present this character in a different way.”

Yash reflected to The Hollywood Reporter India on how he landed on the project. The actor, who is also co-producing the film, recalled that he was working on the VFX for Toxic in Los Angeles when Namit Malhotra from VFX company DNEG and Prime Focus approached him and talked about the film.

Yash told the website, “He spoke about Ramayan. They had been working on it since many years and he said I have this vision, this is what is happening and I am not able to put it together with the cast and all of that.” Yash revealed that he and Namit realized during their conversation that they both had the same goal of bringing a film like this to “the international platform”.

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Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, who will play the roles of Lord Ram and Sita, have already wrapped up several sequences in Mumbai.

The film features an ensemble cast including, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. Meanwhile, Sunny Deol will portray the role of Hanuman and Sheeba Chaddha will star as Manthara.

The upcoming Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and is set to be a two-part cinematic spectacle. The first installment is scheduled to release in theatres on Diwali 2026, followed by its sequel on Diwali 2027.