Yash on Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi’s ‘Ramayana’

When Nitesh Tiwari’s much‑anticipated retelling of the ancient epic finally stepped onto the Delhi stage for its ‘Pratham Sankalp’ ceremony, the buzz was already palpable. The crowd, a mix of journalists, fans and industry insiders, waited as the film’s ensemble – a who’s‑who of Bollywood talent – took the mic one by one. Among them, the man playing the tormented Ravana, Yash, stole the spotlight with his candid reflections.

“Ranbir, you’ve been phenomenal,” Yash began, a grin tugging at the corners of his mouth. “The whole country will see how you’ve surrendered yourself to Rama, how you’ve created a kind of magic that we haven’t seen before.” His words hinted at a side of Ranbir Kapoor that audiences have yet to explore – a deeper, perhaps more vulnerable, incarnation of the beloved prince.

But it was his comment on Sai Pallavi that really set the internet humming. “Sai, of course, is a fabulous actor. When she plays Sita, her eyes say it all,” Yash said, pausing for effect as if letting the sentiment sink in. The simplicity of that observation sparked endless speculation: would her Sita be soft‑spoken, fierce, or something entirely new? Fans immediately dug through Sai’s past performances, trying to guess the nuance she’d bring to the iconic role.

Yash didn’t stop there. He tipped his hat to the supporting cast, calling Rakul Preet Singh’s Shurpanakha “impressive” and noting that Shobana’s Kaikasi adds a graceful gravitas to the tapestry of characters. “Ravi Dubey as Lakshman is a surprise package,” he added, a hint of mischief in his tone, suggesting that the film may contain a few narrative twists that haven’t been hinted at yet.

The event itself was a glittering affair. Sunny Deol, who embodies Hanuman in Tiwari’s vision, stood beside the director and producer Namit Malhotra, who publicly thanked Yash for not just acting but also co‑producing the venture. The production houses – Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations – fluttered their logos around the stage, underscoring the high‑tech ambition behind the mythic storytelling.

All eyes are now on the trailer, slated for a global release on July 24, and on the Diwali 2026 release date when ‘Ramayana: Part One’ will finally hit theatres. If Yash’s remarks are any indication, the film promises a fresh, emotionally resonant take on a story that has been retold countless times, yet somehow feels brand new in the hands of this star‑studded crew.