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Yash Defends Ramayana's Massive Budget and Asks Indians to Unite
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News18•16-10-2026, 15:48
Yash Defends Ramayana's Massive Budget and Asks Indians to Unite
- •Actor Yash defended the reported Rs 4,000 crore budget for the two-part epic Ramayana, explaining that the scale is necessary for international ambitions and global positioning.
- •Speaking in Bengaluru, Yash urged Indian audiences to stop pulling homegrown projects down through a divide-and-rule mindset and instead come together to support the film.
- •Yash also addressed criticism regarding the VFX and casting, emphasizing that audiences should appreciate the positive intention and effort behind the adaptation.
- •He praised co-star Ranbir Kapoor for his honesty, hard work, and total surrender to the role of Lord Rama.
- •Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the first instalment of Ramayana is scheduled to release on November 5, 2026.
Key Questions Answered
The combined investment across both parts of Ramayana is reported at Rs 4,000 crore, which also includes expenses connected with the film's international release and promotion.
The first instalment of the two-part epic is scheduled to release on November 5, 2026, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
Ranbir Kapoor stars as Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, and Yash essays the role of Ravana in the two-part adaptation directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
