Actor Yash has called on the entire Indian film fraternity to unite behind the upcoming epic 'Ramayana', asserting that the project transcends any single regional industry and carries the weight of the country's culture and history to a global stage. He made the remarks at the trailer launch of the film held in Bengaluru on 16 October 2026.

Yash's Call for Pan-India Unity

'This Ramayana is in all our blood. So, when making this film, this is not a work that can happen from just any one film industry. The entire Indian film industry must come together,' Yash said at the event. His words drew wide attention at a launch that brought together talent from across Hindi, Kannada, and Telugu cinema.

The actor also addressed the broader responsibility of storytelling, urging Indians not to wait for external validation of their heritage. 'What is our history? What is our culture? If we sit waiting for someone else to say it, it cannot be told,' he said.

The Film and Its Cast

'Ramayana: Part One' is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with Yash's production banner Monster Mind Creations. The film is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on 5 November 2026.

The cast present at the Bengaluru trailer launch included Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, and Rakul Preet Singh, alongside directors Nitesh Tiwari and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari. Yash was accompanied by his wife, Radhika Pandit, who attended in support.

Yash on Ranbir Kapoor's Dedication

Yash had earlier spoken at length about his co-star Ranbir Kapoor's commitment to portraying Lord Rama, saying the actor had made 'great sacrifices' for the role. The two, along with director Nitesh Tiwari, had participated in a panel discussion about the film at San Diego Comic-Con.

A video of Yash discussing Ranbir's approach to the role reportedly went viral on X (formerly Twitter). In it, he reflected on the immense responsibility that comes with depicting Lord Rama. 'Nobody in this world can come and say, "I have the virtue to play Lord Rama." That's how we see it. Just the fact that he says, "I can't do it," speaks volumes,' Yash said, expressing confidence that audiences worldwide would witness 'a beautiful Rama.'

What's at Stake

The release of 'Ramayana: Part One' will be closely watched as a test of whether a pan-India mythological epic can replicate the scale of crossover success seen by films like RRR and Baahubali on the global stage. Notably, this is the first instalment of what is envisioned as a multi-part franchise, making the opening weekend particularly consequential for the project's future.