Mumbai: The question on everyone’s lips is whether KGF star Yash will play the formidable Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana. While the casting for the epic film is still under wraps, fans can expect an official announcement soon. In an exciting twist, it’s confirmed that Yash has stepped into the producer’s shoes for the trilogy alongside Namit Malhotra. The film is said to feature Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the roles of Lord Ram and Sita, respectively.
Ramayana Producers Yash and Namit Malhotra Reveal Exciting Insights
After years of honing his craft, Namit Malhotra expressed his confidence, stating, “I finally feel I am ready to do justice to the incredible story of Ramayana.”
Delving deeper into the project, he shared, “Our interpretation will be told without compromise, resonating with Indian hearts, instilling pride as we share our culture with the world. We are assembling the very best global talent – from filmmakers and stars to crews, backers, and investors – to narrate this epic tale with the care, attention, and conviction it merits. I am incredibly proud of what we are creating and can’t wait for the world to witness the pinnacle of Indian culture and storytelling on cinema screens globally”.
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Yash, the KGF actor, revealed that he connected with Namit, the force behind one of the best VFX studios, in LA. Their synergy on the vision for Indian cinema was seamless. Speaking to Variety, Yash added, “The ‘Ramayana,’ as a subject, deeply resonates with me, and I had a specific approach in mind for it. By co-producing ‘Ramayana,’ we are merging our collective vision and experience to craft an Indian film that will spark excitement and passion among audiences worldwide”.
For those unfamiliar, Namit Malhotra is the CEO of DNEG, a British visual effects, computer animation, and stereo conversion studio. DNEG has been honored with eight Oscar awards for their contributions to films like ‘Oppenheimer,’ ‘Inception,’ ‘Interstellar,’ ‘Ex Machina,’ ‘Blade Runner 2049,’ ‘First Man,’ ‘Tenet,’ and ‘Dune.’
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Intriguing Details about Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana
In addition to Ranbir Kapoor, it’s now confirmed that Sunny Deol will also grace the screen in Ramayana. Moreover, Hollywood maestro Hans Zimmer will collaborate with A. R. Rahman to compose the film’s music. The VFX company, renowned for its work on films like ‘Dune’ and ‘Oppenheimer,’ will handle the visual effects for Ramayana.
