The article from Times of India reports on a viral statement by spiritual leader Sadhguru commenting on the casting of actor Yash as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's highly anticipated two-part film "Ramayana." Sadhguru expressed surprise that a handsome actor like Yash was cast as the villain Ravana, noting that traditionally a villain would have a blunt nose and imposing stature, while Yash is known for his good looks. The film's producer, Namit Malhotra, explained that their objective was to cast a "superstar level" actor for the complex role of Ravana, who embodies immense knowledge, ego, power, arrogance, and lust. Yash also serves as a producer of the film[4]. The article also touches on the broader star cast including Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Sai Pallavi as Sita. Sadhguru has defended Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama amid some public backlash about his suitability due to past controversies, calling the criticism unfair. The film is set to release in two parts on Diwali 2026 and 2027 with a massive budget of around Rs 4,000 crore, making it one of the most expensive Indian projects ever[4][5][8]. Additional context includes that Yash is confirmed in the role of Ravana and also a producer, countering rumors that he backed out. The character of Ravana and Rama do not meet until the climax, making it a slow-build narrative. Hrithik Roshan was reportedly first choice for Ravana but declined[1][3][6]. In summary, Sadhguru's viral statement highlights a surprising but deliberate casting choice for Yash as Ravana, emphasizing star power and complexity over conventional villain stereotypes in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious "Ramayana" project[4].
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1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=088ra6MdMkU
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranbir-kapoor-sports-a-ripped-avatar-for-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-video-inside/articleshow/111301611.cms
3.https://www.m9.news/movienews/yashs-shocking-war-in-ramayana-not-with-ranbir-kapoor/
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sadhguru-asks-ramayana-producer-namit-malhotra-how-a-handsome-man-like-yash-was-cast-as-villain-ravan-we-needed-a-superstar-level-person-10335427/
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/sadhguru-defends-ranbir-kapoor-casting-in-ramayana-you-cannot-expect-him-to-become-ram-ws-l-9668190.html
6.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/not-ranbir-kapoor-but-hrithik-roshan-was-the-first-choice-for-ram-in-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-65486
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/tomorrow-ranbir-kapoor-may-act-as-ravana-in-another-film-sadhguru-defends-ramayana-casting-calls-yash-a-handsome-man-101761811432329-amp.html
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ramayana-sadhguru-defends-ranbir-kapoors-casting-as-lord-ram-amid-past-controversy-says-its-an-unfair-judgement-because-/articleshow/124921335.cms
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Citations
1.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=088ra6MdMkU
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ranbir-kapoor-sports-a-ripped-avatar-for-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-video-inside/articleshow/111301611.cms
3.https://www.m9.news/movienews/yashs-shocking-war-in-ramayana-not-with-ranbir-kapoor/
4.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/sadhguru-asks-ramayana-producer-namit-malhotra-how-a-handsome-man-like-yash-was-cast-as-villain-ravan-we-needed-a-superstar-level-person-10335427/
5.https://www.news18.com/movies/bollywood/sadhguru-defends-ranbir-kapoor-casting-in-ramayana-you-cannot-expect-him-to-become-ram-ws-l-9668190.html
6.https://www.bollywoodshaadis.com/articles/not-ranbir-kapoor-but-hrithik-roshan-was-the-first-choice-for-ram-in-nitesh-tiwaris-ramayana-65486
7.https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/tomorrow-ranbir-kapoor-may-act-as-ravana-in-another-film-sadhguru-defends-ramayana-casting-calls-yash-a-handsome-man-101761811432329-amp.html
8.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ramayana-sadhguru-defends-ranbir-kapoors-casting-as-lord-ram-amid-past-controversy-says-its-an-unfair-judgement-because-/articleshow/124921335.cms
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