Yash as Ravana in Ramayana
Yash plays Ravana in Ramayana and co-produces both films through his Bengaluru-based Monster Mind Creations, alongside Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and DNEG.
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Who plays Ravana
Yash plays Ravana and co-produces both films through his Bengaluru-based Monster Mind Creations.[1][2] Yash plays Ravana.[1][2]
Yash as co-producer
Yash's Monster Mind Creations was confirmed as co-producer alongside Prime Focus Studios in April 2024.[3] When he was confirmed as co-producer in April 2024, Yash said the subject "deeply resonates" with him.[3] Namit Malhotra of Prime Focus Studios produces with DNEG, and Yash co-produces through his company Monster Mind Creations.[1][2]
The Ravana reveals: a timeline
| Date | What happened | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2025 | The Hollywood Reporter India and IANS reported that stunt director Guy Norris (Mad Max: Fury Road, Furiosa) was brought in to design action sequences with Yash.[4][5] | Reported by The Hollywood Reporter India, IANS |
| 3 Jul 2025 | Ramayana: The Introduction, the first glimpse, was released on 3 July 2025 and screened in several Indian cities, with a showing in Times Square, New York.[6][7][8] | Confirmed by makers |
| Jul 2026 | The Week reported that the trailer was first shown at a Pratham Sankalp event in New Delhi in July 2026, with Ranbir Kapoor, Yash, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey.[9][8] | Reported by The Week, Wikipedia |
| Jul 2026 | Bollywood Hungama reported that the trailer was presented at San Diego Comic-Con in July 2026, where Yash spoke about playing Ravana.[10][8] | Reported by Bollywood Hungama, Wikipedia |
| 30 Jul 2026 | The first official trailer, first planned for 24 July, went online at 4:15 am IST on 30 July 2026 in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam (late on 29 July in US time).[11][12][13] | Confirmed by makers |
| 15 Oct 2026 | The new international trailer, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, was unveiled at an event in Bengaluru on 15 October 2026. Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations hosted it; Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey, A. R. Rahman, Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra attended.[1][2][14] | Confirmed by makers |
| 16 Oct 2026 | On 16 October 2026 the makers released solo posters of Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana.[2] | Confirmed by makers |
In his words
At Comic-Con, Yash said the Ramayana was probably the first story he ever heard, and that the contrast between Rama and Ravana is what keeps it timeless.[10] Speaking on Aap Ki Adalat in August 2026, Yash said the Rs 4,000 crore figure covers both films, including release and promotion.[15]
Watch: official trailers
Official uploads, opened on YouTube. The Kannada trailers are listed with the Karnataka release details on Ramayana in Kannada.
Kannada Trailer30 Jul 2026 · World Of Ramayana · 4:10
RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND - New Trailer (English)15 Oct 2026 · Sony Pictures Entertainment · 2:37
RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND - New Trailer in Hindi15 Oct 2026 · World Of Ramayana · 2:23
RAMAYANA: RISE OF A LEGEND - New Trailer in Kannada15 Oct 2026 · World Of Ramayana · 2:23For Kannada audiences
A Kannada-dubbed version releases alongside the Hindi original, and Kannada trailers were published on 30 July and 15 October 2026.[16][17][1] Bengaluru hosted the international trailer launch on 15 October 2026.[1][2]
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SouthSide Studio runs the Karnataka social campaign for Ramayana on its Kannada film and meme network, in collaboration with DNEG and Monster Mind Creations. Our Ramayana dashboard lists 420 posts with 10.34 crore measured views.
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Questions and answers
Who is playing Ravana in Ramayana?
Yash plays Ravana. Yash plays Ravana and co-produces both films through his Bengaluru-based Monster Mind Creations.
Is Yash a producer of Ramayana?
Yes. Yash's Monster Mind Creations was confirmed as co-producer alongside Prime Focus Studios in April 2024.
Where can I see Yash's Ravana look?
On 16 October 2026 the makers released solo posters of Ranbir Kapoor as Rama and Yash as Ravana. The official trailers, including the Kannada trailers of 30 July and 15 October 2026, are linked on this page.
Did Yash attend the Bengaluru trailer launch?
Yes. The new international trailer, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, was unveiled at an event in Bengaluru on 15 October 2026. Prime Focus Studios and Monster Mind Creations hosted it; Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravie Dubey, A. R. Rahman, Nitesh Tiwari and Namit Malhotra attended.
Ramayana movie guide
Sources
- Bollywood Hungama, 15 Oct 2026: bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/ramayana-international-trailer-to-be-unveiled-at-bengaluru-event-ranbir-kapoor-yash-sai-pallavi-to-attend
- India TV, 16 Oct 2026: indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/ramayana-new-posters-out-makers-unveil-solo-looks-of-ranbir-kapoor-as-lord-rama-and-yash-as-ravana-2026-10-16-1057109
- Outlook India, 12 Apr 2024: outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/yash-confirms-co-producing-ranbir-kapoor-starrer-ramayana-its-a-subject-that-deeply-resonates-with-me
- The Hollywood Reporter India, 29 May 2025: hollywoodreporterindia.com/features/insight/yash-teams-up-with-mad-max-stunt-director-guy-norris-for-ramayana
- IANS, 29 May 2025: ianslive.in/yash-collaborates-with-mad-max-stunt-expert-for-action-sequences-in-ramayana--20250529102036
- YouTube (official channel), 3 Jul 2025: youtube.com/watch?v=8HiWKbDTc7w
- YouTube (official channel), 9 Jul 2025: youtube.com/watch?v=CGDz9wtYqAE
- Wikipedia, 16 Oct 2026: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ramayana:_Part_1
- The Week, 19 Jul 2026: theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/07/19/ramayana-event-trailer-release-yash.html
- Bollywood Hungama, 25 Jul 2026: bollywoodhungama.com/news/features/contrast-between-rama-and-ravana-is-what-makes-ramayana-timeless-says-yash
- YouTube (official channel), 30 Jul 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=lNaSdnz2I8g
- Telangana Today (IANS), 30 Jul 2026: telanganatoday.com/ranbir-kapoor-yash-starrer-ramayana-part-1-trailer-unveiled-in-five-languages
- Variety India, Jul 2026: varietyindia.com/ramayana-trailer-time-revealed-for-india-premiere
- Box Office Worldwide, 15 Oct 2026: boxofficeworldwide.com/movies-latest-news/ramayana-international-trailer-launch-ranbir-kapoor-yash-sai-pallavi
- Variety India, 16 Aug 2026: varietyindia.com/yash-decodes-ramayana-%e2%82%b94000-crore-figure-it-is-the-budget-for-the-two-part-film-including-release-and-promotion
- YouTube (official channel), 30 Jul 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=edgXQeM6uO8
- YouTube (official channel), 15 Oct 2026: youtube.com/watch?v=RymkLIjCfoU
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