Cinema VinesThe official trailer for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming adaptation of the epic Ramayana premiered at 4:15 am during the traditional brahma muhurat, offering audiences an early glimpse into the film’s mythological world. The teaser showcases Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Kannada star Yash in the role of the infamous Ravana.
Yash’s portrayal of the demon king has already sparked excitement among fans, who praised his performance on social media. National Award‑winning actor Rishab Shetty, known for his work in Kantara, took to X to commend the trailer and specifically highlight Yash’s contribution. Shetty wrote, “It’s not easy to convince people with the stories and characters of our epics. We have all grown up listening to them, and each of us carries our own imagination of these timeless legends. Hats off to the team for creating such an incredibly convincing world. @niteshtiwari22 @malhotra_namit, take a bow.”
Shetty went on to comment on the weight of embodying iconic figures, noting that every actor takes on the responsibility of delivering a brilliant performance. He added, “I can relate to the pressure an actor feels while portraying such iconic characters. Every single actor has embraced that responsibility and delivered a brilliant performance. @raviedubey @Sai_Pallavi92 @Rakulpreet. @arrahman @HansZimmer, every emotion has been beautifully underlined by your music. What a phenomenal score.”
When discussing Yash’s role, Shetty expressed admiration for the Kannada actor’s ability to bring Ravana to life. He said, “#RanbirKapoor, brother, you made us truly feel the aura and divinity of Rama. @TheNameIsYash sir, my eyes grew bigger and bigger with every shot of yours. I don't think anyone else could have done justice to that character. I am running short of words to tell more about your brilliant performance but one thing, as a Kannadiga you have always made us feel proud.”
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is a two‑part epic that will release its first installment in theaters worldwide on November 8, coinciding with Diwali. The film also features Sai Pallavi as Sita, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Ravie Dubey, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, and many others. The second part of the saga is slated for release in 2027.
