Actress Sai Pallavi has revealed an interesting conversation she had with actor Yash while working on the upcoming mythological epic ‘Ramayana’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and directed by Nitesh Tiwari. During a promotional event, Sai revealed that she had once asked Yash whether he would return to making the small romantic films that marked an earlier phase of his career.According to a report by News18, Sai Pallavi shared the exchange during the film’s promotional events in Hyderabad. Yash, who plays Ravana in the film, explained why he now wants to focus on bigger films and take Indian cinema to a global audience.“I asked Yash if he’ll ever come back to making small cute love stories,” Sai Pallavi said.Yash replied, “I want to make my films big because I have the opportunity, and at the same time, I want to present Kannada and my South Indian and Indian cinema to the world.”
Yash’s journey from romantic films to ‘KGF’
Before achieving superstardom with the ‘KGF’ franchise, Yash was known for his Kannada films, including ‘Googly’, ‘Mr and Mrs Ramachari’ and ‘Kirataka’. These films explored genres such as romance and comedy, often revolving around relatable, everyday situations.Yash later gained nationwide recognition with ‘KGF: Chapter 1’, released in 2018, followed by ‘KGF: Chapter 2’ in 2022. Directed by Prashanth Neel, the larger-than-life action films earned approximately Rs 237.75 crore and Rs 1,215 crore worldwide, respectively.The success of the franchise established Yash as one of Kannada cinema’s most recognisable stars and expanded his reach to audiences across India and beyond.
About Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’
The upcoming film ‘Ramayana’ features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The ensemble cast also includes Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Hanuman.Apart from playing a key role in the film, Yash is also co-producing it with Namit Malhotra. The two-part saga is being mounted on a grand scale, with its combined budget reportedly exceeding Rs 4,000 crore. Oscar-winning composers A.R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer are collaborating on the music for the epic adaptation.The makers are also planning a worldwide theatrical release, with premium formats forming part of the film’s international campaign.The first instalment is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026. The second instalment was initially planned for Diwali 2027. However, reports suggest that its release may have been pushed to Diwali 2028. The makers are yet to officially confirm the reported change.
