The promotional campaign for Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological magnum opus, Ramayana, kicked off with a historic showcase in New Delhi. The evening reached a fever pitch when Kannada superstar Yash made a completely unexpected appearance, instantly defining the event's biggest highlight. Yash, who steps into the formidable footwear of the demon king Ravana, received a deafening, thunderous reception from fans and industry stalwarts the second he graced the stage, exponentially raising the fervour surrounding this massive cinematic adaptation.The Masterful 'Lights Out' Grand Entry of the KGF StarJust as the formal launch proceedings appeared to be drawing to a definitive close, the entire auditorium plunged into total darkness. Seconds later, dramatic spotlights pierced through the stage haze as Yash walked out from the wings, completely shocking the attendees. The auditorium erupted into a wall of cheers, whistles, and applause, marking one of the loudest crowd responses recorded all evening.Before Yash’s dramatic entry, the attendees were treated to an exclusive screening of the film's official trailer. The initial reception heavily praised the project’s grand visual landscape, top-tier visual effects, and the powerful, contrasting character presentations of Lord Ram and Ravana."India's Dream": Yash Shares the Unified Global VisionAddressing the audience, Yash charmed the crowd by delivering his opening remarks in Hindi before detailing his immense gratitude for being associated with the cultural epic. He praised his producing partner, Namit Malhotra, saying he was incredibly happy to be part of the wonderful project. He noted that all credit belongs to Namit Malhotra for granting him the incredible opportunity (avkash) to portray such a historic figure, adding that the project truly represents India's dream."Everybody who has been part of this film has come with one vision, one conviction—to put our story on the global platform. All of us are here keeping all our interests aside. We have only one interest—to tell Prabhu Shri Ram’s story to the global audience and also to celebrate Him in our country." — Yash at the Pratham Sankalp Launch.Beyond acting as the chief antagonist, Yash is actively steering the creative wheel as a co-producer alongside Namit Malhotra via Monster Mind Creations. This unique dual responsibility as both the on-screen powerhouse and an off-screen creative anchor has intensified global audience curiosity regarding his reimagined interpretation of Ravana.A Stellar Ensemble Cast to Bring the Epic to LifeThe scale of the project is heavily backed by an exceptional ensemble cast representing the absolute finest of Indian cinema:Ranbir Kapoor as Lord RamSai Pallavi as SitaYash as RavanaSunny Deol as Lord HanumanRavi Dubey as LakshmanArun Govil as Raja DasharathKajal Aggarwal as MandodariVivek Oberoi as VidyutjihvaKunal Kapoor as Lord IndraHelmed by critically acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari and backed by the multi-Academy Award-winning VFX studio DNEG, the production aims to place Indian mythology on an unprecedented global platform.Grand Two-Part Release Framework ScheduledThe visionaries behind Ramayana have explicitly structured the epic narrative into a massive two-part cinematic saga. The first instalment, Ramayana: Part One, is locked to make its global theatrical debut during the festive window of Diwali 2026. The second chapter, Ramayana: Part Two, is scheduled to arrive in cinema halls during Diwali 2027. Following the exclusive preview in New Delhi, the official trailer will be released worldwide digitally on July 24, 2026.
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