No face-off in Ramayana Part 1

Yash reveals he and Ranbir Kapoor won’t share screen space in Ramayana Part 1, during an interaction at CinemaCon 2026

One of the most awaited films of 2026, Ramayana: Part 1, continues to generate excitement among fans. Starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the ambitious mythological epic is being mounted on a massive global scale. However, fans eager to watch the two actors share screen space may have to wait.

During an interaction with international media at CinemaCon 2026, where the film was represented by producer Namit Malhotra and Yash, the actor revealed an interesting detail about the first installment of the film. Speaking to Fandango about his experience working alongside Ranbir, Yash shared that the two actors do not appear together in the first part of the film. He explained, “Interestingly, we both have never come together on screen in this film. As you all know, it’s a two-part film. So, in the first part, I think we have, as Ravana, I have my own kingdom, and Rama has his own kingdom.”