Actor Yash has spoken glowingly about his Ramayana co-star Ranbir Kapoor, saying the latter brought 'great intent and great sacrifice' to his portrayal of Lord Rama and worked with 'complete dedication' for the role. Yash made the remarks at a panel for the film at San Diego Comic-Con on Thursday, 24 July, alongside director Nitesh Tiwari.

What Yash Said at Comic-Con

A video of Yash's remarks, shared widely on X (formerly Twitter), captures him underlining the weight of the role. '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, referring to Ranbir Kapoor's own sense of the responsibility involved.

He went further, adding: 'He's a fabulous actor. It's not easy to play Lord Rama, and the way he has really worked for it... Huge respect to him because he's a fantastic actor. A big actor. You guys will witness a beautiful Rama, with great intent and great sacrifice. He has done this with complete dedication.'

Yash's Own Role and Stake in the Film

Yash is not only playing demon king Ravana in the film — he is also a producer on the project. His dual stake gives his endorsement of Ranbir Kapoor added weight, signalling confidence in the production from the inside. The film also stars Sai Pallavi as Sita and Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha.

Release Plan and Trailer Update

Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is planned as a two-part epic, with Part 1 set for a Diwali 2026 release and Part 2 scheduled for Diwali 2027. A grand trailer launch event was held in New Delhi on 18 July, attended by the principal cast and notable guests including Karan Johar, Arun Govil, Vivek Oberoi, Swami Ramdev, and producer Namit Malhotra, among others.

However, the global trailer launch has since been pushed back. The makers have cited a 'major international development' for the film as the reason, without elaborating further.

Why the Role Carries Unusual Pressure

Lord Rama is among the most revered figures in Hindu mythology, and any cinematic portrayal invites both devotion and scrutiny at scale. Yash's remarks — framing Ranbir's hesitation as a mark of humility rather than doubt — appear designed to pre-empt criticism and build audience trust ahead of one of Indian cinema's most ambitious mythological adaptations. This is also the first major theatrical retelling of the Ramayana in the era of large-scale VFX-driven Indian blockbusters, raising the bar for production expectations.