Did Yash reject the role of Raavan in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana?
Kannada actor Yash has reportedly been linked to Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana as the prime antagonist Ravaan. However, latest reports suggest something else.
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Why you’re reading this: The anticipation surrounding Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is steadily growing with each passing day. Expected to be a big-budget film, rumours mills are abuzz with news that A-list actors will headline the project. Now more than ever, discussions around the casting have been intensifying.
What's cooking?
Reportedly, actor Yash was approached to play the role of Raavan in the upcoming film. Real-life couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have also been approached to essay the roles of Sita and Ram respectively, as per reports. While there's no confirmation on the casting, media reports suggest that Yash has denied to be a part of Nitesh's much-anticipated project. If he by any means ends up doing the role in the upcoming epic, it will mark his Bollywood debut.
Who’s saying what
It was film industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan who in a tweet stated that Yash had rejected the role of Raavan. Neither Yash nor his team has reacted to the media reports yet. However, if Yash has denied Nitesh's offer, it would mean a potential change in the casting for the film.
(Film industry tracker Manobala Vijayabalan broke the news on social media | Image: Manobala Vijayabalan)
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Meanwhile, Kangana Ranaut has also shown an interest in this conversation. The actress signalled through her Instagram stories that Yash should be the one to play the role of Ram. Kangana wrote that the ‘Southern superstar’ (supposedly Yash) is more suited to play the role. She pointed out that Yash matches the original description of Lord Rama in the Valmiki text, and has the ‘complexion, demeanour, and facial features’. She also praised him as a traditional family man, who is also known to be largely self-made.
(Kangana Ranaut signals Yash to be the superior choice for Lord Rama's role | Image: kanganaranaut/Instagram)
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Meanwhile…
Yash hasn't appeared in any film after K.G.F. Chapter 2. However, there are reports that he is in talks for Yash 19. No official annoucement has been made yet.