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Yash confirms co-producing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor - 'Journey to share the epic with the world in a grand spectacle'

Namit Malhotra and Yash have united to create a global Ramayana epic, marking the beginning of a cinematic journey that aims to captivate audiences worldwide.

Yash confirms co-producing Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor - 'Journey to share the epic with the world in a grand spectacle'
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Last Updated: 01.02 PM, Apr 12, 2024

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It's happening! Finally, there's a confirmation regarding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, and it's from none other than Yash. The Rocking Star has officially announced that he will co-produce the epic mythological drama under his home banner, Monster Mind Creations, along with Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios. They are collaborating to provide fans worldwide with the ultimate adaptation of the legendary Indian epic Ramayana. They have joined forces with Tiwari and DNEG to present an unprecedented visual cinematic experience. Their goal is to bring the enduring allure of Indian mythology and storytelling traditions to a global audience.

Yash's vision for Indian cinema

In an interview, Yash revealed his lifelong goal to produce films that will bring international attention to Indian cinema. With that goal in mind, the actor travelled to Los Angeles to form a partnership with a top visual effects business. To his astonishment, the brain behind the venture was an Indian.

Yash and Namit Malhotra
Yash and Namit Malhotra

During their many brainstorming sessions, Namit and Yash happened to have a very complementary vision for Indian cinema. They discussed potential ventures during their brainstorming sessions, bringing up the Ramayana. Yash had an idea for it, and Namit played a part in it as well. The Ramayana is a subject that really speaks to him. By collaborating on the film's production, they are pooling their resources and talents to make an Indian film that will move people all over the world.

Namit shared that his personal journey has brought him to the point where he feels ready to do justice to the incredible story of the Ramayana, treating it with the due care and reverence that it deserves. His mission from the beginning has been twofold: to honour a story that is sacred to those of them who grew up with it, and to share it with the world in a way that makes this amazing story an engaging cinematic experience for people all over the world. 

Yash as a creative force

Namit sees a shared goal with Yash: to let the world see the finest of India's culture. The actor's rise from humble beginnings in Karnataka to the phenomenal success of K.G.F.: Chapter 2 has left the producer in awe, and he can't imagine a more fitting collaborator to help usher in this, their magnum opus, into the world.

As a result of his extraordinary talent for giving life to stories and characters, Yash has become a worldwide phenomenon, attracting a dedicated following in India and beyond. With his abundance of invention and experience, Yash has been a creative producer for all of his projects since 2014. His involvement guarantees that audiences will connect with every production on a deep level. 

Casting updates and future prospects

Yash also revealed that the Ramayana influences every aspect of their lives. They think they know it well, but every encounter reveals new wisdom, sparks new knowledge, and gives them different views. They aim to bring this enduring epic to life on screen with a spectacular production that lives up to its monumental scope. However, at its heart, it will be a sincere and accurate depiction of the narrative, the feelings, and the timeless principles that are important to them. Their dedication to imaginative discovery, audacious goals, and forthright storytelling is on full display on their journey to disseminate the Ramayana around the globe.

Ramayana has Ranbir Kapoor playing the leading role of Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi has been roped into playing Sita. Although it was earlier rumoured that Yash would be seen as Ravana, that news has yet to be confirmed. Ramayana, produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash and directed by Nitesh Tiwari, is developing into a historically significant film and trilogy.

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