Kannada star Yash is set to play Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming mythological epic ‘Ramayana: Rise of a Legend’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, Yash’s production banner has announced that it will handle the film’s distribution in Karnataka, marking another key development in the ambitious project.
Yash’s banner announces ‘Ramayana’ distribution in Karnataka
The production house shared a poster announcing its involvement in the Karnataka territory, captioning the post, “Karnataka territory.” The announcement confirms that Yash’s banner will oversee the film’s distribution in the state as the makers prepare for its worldwide theatrical release. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film also stars Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman. The ensemble cast includes Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Sheeba Chaddha as Manthara and Adinath Kothare as Bharat.
Namit Malhotra and Yash co-produce the mythological epic
Ramayana is co-produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash and is being mounted on a large scale for audiences in India and overseas. The makers are planning a worldwide theatrical release, with premium cinema formats also forming part of the film’s international campaign. Yash’s involvement extends beyond his role as Ravana, with his production banner now taking charge of distribution in Karnataka. The announcement adds a significant regional dimension to the film’s theatrical rollout.
AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer collaborate on ‘Ramayana’
The film’s music brings together Academy Award-winning composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Their collaboration has raised expectations around the musical score for the mythological epic. The visual effects are being handled by DNEG, which is working on bringing the story’s expansive mythological world to the screen. The combination of an ensemble cast, international creative talent and large-scale visual effects forms a central part of the film’s cinematic ambition.
‘Ramayana’ release date and sequel plans
Ramayana is being developed as a two-part adaptation of the ancient Indian epic. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with the makers building an international campaign around the film. The second instalment was initially planned for Diwali 2027. However, reports suggest that its release has been pushed to Diwali 2028. The revised date is yet to be officially confirmed by the makers.