Ranbir Kapoor calls Yash a “cinema man” at Ramayana event in Hyderabad: “I became a massive fan”

Ranbir Kapoor praised his Ramayana co-star Yash during the film’s pre-launch event in Hyderabad, recalling how he became a fan of the actor after watching KGF. Ranbir also spoke about Yash’s understanding of different aspects of filmmaking, including writing, storytelling, acting, directing and production.

Recalling his first impression of Yash, Ranbir said, “The first time when I saw Yash, Rocking Star Yash’s film was KGF. I saw KGF; I became a massive fan. Then I met him one day in Goa when Namit and I went there, while he was doing a recce for a film he was doing. And I realised that this man is just not a superstar, an actor; he is a cinema man. He is somebody who understands writing; he understands storytelling; he understands acting; he understands how to produce a film, how to direct a film, how to act in a film.” Ranbir Kapoor recalls Yash’s dedication to filmmaking Ranbir also spoke about Yash’s approach to his work, saying he was impressed by the actor’s involvement in different aspects of filmmaking. He recalled that Yash was also working on his own production while being involved with Ramayana. “I was really amazed because even while we were making Ramayana, he was also working in his own home production. And I could tell with the passion this man works, I haven’t seen that in many people,” Ranbir said.

The actor also expressed his appreciation for getting the opportunity to work with Yash on Ramayana. “So I have so much of respect for you, Yash, and I am really glad that I got this opportunity to share the screen with you. Thank you so much,” he added. Ranbir Kapoor and Yash to play Ram and Raavan Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Yash as Raavan. The film is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptation, with the first instalment scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026.

The film is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The second instalment is scheduled to arrive during Diwali 2027.

The Hyderabad event comes ahead of the film’s theatrical release, with advance bookings for Ramayana set to open across India on October 20.

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