Yash shares excitement about Ramayana, credits producer Namit Malhotra for 'incredible journey'

Yash recently spoke about his journey with the film Ramayana, calling it “an incredible journey” and sharing his excitement for the project’s future. The actor also highlighted the work he has done alongside producer Namit Malhotra, noting that 2026 will be a turning point they have long been preparing for.

The discussion came as Yash celebrated his 40th birthday. Namit Malhotra shared a heartfelt post for the actor on social media, which prompted Yash to respond warmly. Sharing a picture with the producer, he wrote, “Thank you, Namit. It’s been an incredible journey to where we stand today. There is a sense of pride in partnering with a visionary like you; we’ve come a long way toward our sole goal, and this year is the turning point we’ve been working for.”

He added, “I believe we are on the verge of firmly placing Indian cinema on the global map. Having you by my side through this evolution is something I value deeply. Let’s keep changing the game together.”

For viewers, Yash will be seen playing Ravan in the Nitesh Tiwari-directed Ramayana. Shooting for the film has been completed, and the movie also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Last year, a teaser was released, beginning with the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva, and then introducing the main characters with striking animation.

Yash is also a producer on the project. In April 2025, he spoke to Variety about his vision for co-producing Ramayana. He said, “It has been my long-term aspiration to make films that will showcase Indian cinema on a global level. In pursuit of that, I was in L.A. to ally with one of the best VFX studios, and to my amazement, the driving force behind it was a fellow Indian. Namit and I had various ideation sessions, and coincidentally, our synergy on the vision for Indian cinema aligned perfectly. We brainstormed various projects, and during these discussions, the subject of ‘Ramayana’ came up. Namit had a part of it in the works.”

The two-part epic is being produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in association with eight-time Oscar-winning DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. It will release worldwide in IMAX, with Part 1 set for Diwali 2026 and Part 2 in Diwali 2027.