'KGF' star Yash pens note as his first look as 'Raavan' in Ramayana with Ranbir Kapoor is finally out: 'Ten years of Aspiration'

The wait is finally over — the Ramayana first look teaser is out, and it’s taken the internet by storm. With Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash stepping into the powerful shoes of Ravana, fans are already calling this a cinematic moment for the ages.Yash, who also serves as co-producer, took to X (formerly Twitter) to express what this project means to him. He wrote, "Ten years of Aspiration. Relentless Conviction to bring the Greatest Epic of all time to the World. A collaboration with some of the world’s best, ensuring Ramayana is presented with the utmost Reverence and Respect. Welcome to the Beginning… Let’s celebrate the IMMORTAL story of Rama v/s Ravana. Our Truth. Our History.”'Ramayana' sees Ranbir Kapoor as Ram, Yash as Raavana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Laxman, Sunny Deol as Hanuman. Fans flooded the post with love, admiration, and wishes for the mega project’s success.The teaser titled Ramayana: The Introduction doesn’t just offer a glimpse — it opens the door to an expansive mythological universe. Launching on a global scale, it was unveiled in grand style, with fan screenings across nine cities in India and an iconic billboard reveal in Times Square, New York. This isn’t just a film — it’s an event.Helmed by acclaimed director Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios along with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations, the film also boasts the expertise of DNEG — an Oscar-winning VFX house. Together, they aim to retell one of the oldest and most beloved Indian epics with cutting-edge visual storytelling designed for IMAX and audiences around the world.The teaser opens with a visual homage to the cosmic trinity — Brahma, Vishnu, and Shiva — and then transitions into breathtaking shots of the key characters. The stylized animation, emotionally charged visuals, and world-class design set a strong foundation for the upcoming saga.Ramayana will unfold in two parts — with Part 1 releasing in Diwali 2026 and Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.Meanwhile, Yash has a busy slate ahead. He’s currently filming Toxic alongside Kiara Advani — another highly anticipated film, expected to release in 2026 and rumoured to clash with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love And War.