Actor Yash's first photos out as he shoots as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana; films action scene with Mad Max stunt director
KGF actor Yash, set to play the character of Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's highly-anticipated film Ramayana, has started shooting for the the magnum opus. On Thursday, several pictures from the sets of the film went viral on the internet, in which Yash can be seen understanding an action scene from the legendary Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris – known for Mad Max: Fury Road and The Suicide Squad. The photos also show the actor in his best physical form – ripped, intense, and battle-ready, hinting at a wild transformation for the role of Ravana.
Guy Norris is currently in India, choreographing elaborate, high-octane action sequences tailored for the scale of Ramayana, with Yash's character at the centre of the storm. The actor is scheduled to shoot for 60–70 days for Ramayana Part 1. The makers have ensured to make the mythological epic with a world class VFX team and grand sets to bring the story to life.
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Yash is playing the role of Ravana in Ramayana, Ranbir Kapoor will be seen as Lord Ram. He has already completed shooting his portions of the film. It will also see Sunny Deol essaying the role of Hanuman, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Ravi Dubey will play the role of Lakshman.
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During an interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Yash had confirmed that he will be playing Ravana in the film and said, 'If the character is treated like a character…if this doesn't happen today, then the film won't happen. To make a film with that kind of budget, you need those kind of actors to come together and work for the project. It has to be beyond yourself and your stardom. We have to place the project and the vision first.'
Talking about his character, the actor added, 'It's a very fascinating character. I wouldn't have done it for any other reason. In Ramayana, if you had asked me, 'Would you play any other character?' Probably not. For me, Ravana is the most exciting character to play as an actor so I really like the shades and the nuances of particular character. There's vast scope to present it in a very different way. As an actor, I am very excited. Hopefully, it's going to be a very unique approach to it.'
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Yash's Monster Mind Creations and producer Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios have partnered on the adaptation of the Indian epic. The film is being made in two instalments. While Ramayana Part 1 is set to hit the theatres on Diwali 2026, and the second part on Diwali 2027.
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