Yash Defends ‘Ramayana’s Global Vision, Says Film Must Connect With Western Audience

Yash Defends ‘Ramayana’s Global Vision, Says Film Must Connect With Western Audience

Mumbai: Yash, who will be playing Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’, recently spoke about the film’s scale, vision and global appeal, stating that the film aims to resonate with audiences beyond India. The film’s first look, titled the ‘Rama glimpse,’ was unveiled globally earlier this month and received a mixed response. While many praised its visual scale and effects, some viewers criticised the design of the asuras for appearing overly wes…

Yash says Ravana in Ramayana must connect with Western viewers as film eyes global audience

HighlightsYash says he humanised Ravana to help global audiences relate to the character.Asura designs in the first glimpse drew criticism for looking too Western-inspired.Producer Namit Malhotra compares the film's tone to Lord of the Rings and Gladiator. Yash, who plays the demon king Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, says his portrayal was shaped by one clear goal: making the character relatable beyond Indian audiences. Speaking at CinemaCo…