Yash praises Namit Malhotra’s vision, says he wants Indian cinema to reach global levelYash urges fans to support Ramayana, asks them not to nitpick over VFX.
Published: October 20, 2026, 11:13 AM IST
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Yash at Ramayan event
Actor Yash has urged audiences to watch Ramayana with an open mind and support the people working to take Indian cinema to a global levelSpeaking at the film’s pre-release event in Hyderabad, the actor praised producer Namit Malhotra’s vision and asked viewers not to focus only on minor flaws in the film’s visual effects. Yash, who plays Ravana in the mythological epic and is also a producing partner, said his conversations with Namit played an important role in his decision to join the projectHe also praised director Nitesh Tiwari and his straightforward approach to filmmaking.
Speaking about Namit’s passion for Indian cinema, Yash said, “Anybody can dream of making a movie, but only a few people will have that kind of passion, dedication, determination and madnessAs an Indian, I am telling you, we need to protect this guyIt’s our responsibility because this man was comfortably doing business in LAEvery time I met him, he always spoke about one thing, ‘We all are doing so much and Indians have done so much, but we should do something for our Indian film industry and I want to do itI am getting Oscars, but I am not happyI want our country to be placed at that level and that’s the day I am going to be happy.’ This is what he told me.”
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Yash said Namit’s ambition to put Indian cinema on the global stage inspired him to work with the producer on RamayanaHe then appealed to audiences to support the team and give the film a fair chance when it releases.
The actor said, “Sometimes when someone tries to do things like this, he has gambled his reputation and money to put this film on a global platformPlease don’t try to find small faults in the VFX, this and thatIt will never happen again if we lose people like him nowIt will take more years; we will go back in timeLet’s see the film with an open mindHe has always taken every feedback and criticism and tried to do it betterI request you from my side, for once, if you like the film, let’s come together and show the world.”
“Please don’t try to find small faults; VFX, this-thatThis chance won’t come againFor yearsIf we lose people like him now, we’ll go back.
I request all the fansTelugu industry, Kannada industry, Malayalam industry, Tamil industry, and Hindi industry:
For once, if you like the film, LET’S COME TOGETHER AND SHOW THE WORLD” – Yash about #Ramayana and @malhotra_namit https://t.co/etCCsCtoTu
— Vajra (@vajraTheAstra) October 19, 2026
Ramayana VFX faced criticism after first glimpse
The film’s visual effects became a topic of discussion after the first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama was releasedSeveral viewers criticised the VFX, while some questioned whether Ranbir was the right fit for the roleThe appearance of the asuras also drew criticism, with some comparing them to characters from video games.
However, the trailer received a more positive response from several fans, some of whom pointed out improvements in the visual effects.
About Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is based on the ancient Sanskrit epic by Valmiki, which tells the story of Lord Rama and his journeyRanbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, Ravi Dubey plays Lakshman, Arun Govil appears as King Dasharath, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, and Yash takes on the role of Ravana.
The cast also includes Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha, Adinath Kothare, Sonal Jha, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor and Faisal Malik, among others.
Reportedly made on a budget of ₹4,000 crore, the epic is planned as a two-part film seriesThe first instalment is scheduled to release in cinemas on November 5, 2026.
