Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana is one of the most anticipated films of 2026. The makers are planning to release the film on a global scale. Namit Malhotra and Yash recently jetted off to Las Vegas and represented the film on CinemaCon 2026’s global stage. During an interaction with international media, Yash spoke about working with Ranbir Kapoor and revealed why they have no scenes together.
Yash on Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor
In a chat with Fandango, Yash was asked about his camaraderie with Ranbir Kapoor on the set of Ramayana. He replied, “Interestingly, we both have never come together on screen in this film. As you all know, it’s a two-part film. So, in the first part, I think we have, as Ravana, I have my own kingdom, and Rama has his own kingdom.”
He added, “But yeah, we have met a couple of times, and he’s such a fabulous actor. I think it is mutual respect which has played out. Chemistry is like, when you’re out to do something phenomenal, and it’s as ambitious as Ramayana, all of us have a single agenda: to give our best to present this story. I think our visions are aligned, so the chemistry’s not even an issue. We’re enjoying it.”
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As for Yash’s Ravana, director Nitesh Tiwari had previously revealed that the film will not portray him as a villain. Ranbir Kapoor also spoke about Yash’s Ravana and said, “Yash, of course, has the stardom that he has. To play Ravana, you need somebody who has that aura and screen presence. His interpretation of Ravana is very different from what we have seen over the years.”
More about Ramayana
Ramayana: Part 1 brings together a wide ensemble, including Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, Sunny Deol as Hanuman, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The first part of Ramayana is set to release in theatres globally during Diwali 2026. The film also stars Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Kunal Kapoor, Arun Govil, Indira Krishnan, Sheeba Chadha, and many other actors.
Yash’s upcoming movies
On the work front, the actor will next be seen in Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-Ups. The film, written and directed by Geetu Mohandas, also features Kiara Advani, Nayanthara, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth, and Tara Sutaria. The first look was unveiled on the Rocking Star’s birthday and faced massive backlash. It was supposed to hit the screens on March 19; however, due to West Asia tensions, the makers have pushed the release to June 4.
