Naveen “Yash” Kumar and producer/filmmaker Namit Malhotra join us at Cinemacon 2026 to discuss Ramayana, a sweeping two-part cinematic event inspired by one of the world’s most enduring epics.
The film reimagines the timeless story of Rama and Ravana with global ambition, large-scale production, and cutting-edge visuals while honoring the emotional and spiritual depth of the source material.
In this interview we discuss:
• The global importance of bringing Ramayana to modern audiences
• Why this story continues to resonate across generations
• Yash stepping into the iconic role of Ravana
• The grounded, granular approach to production design and world-building
• Building visuals that feel epic while staying emotionally connected
• The responsibility of telling a story with deep cultural significance
RAMAYANA stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.
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