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Ramayana: How Yash mastered the art of playing Ravana

In the retelling of the epic by director Nitesh Tiwari, Kannada star Yash stands out with his powerful performance.

In the retelling of the epic by director Nitesh Tiwari, Kannada star Yash stands out with his powerful performance.

Updated - November 06, 2026 11:49 am IST

Ramayana, starring Yash, Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, has hit the screens. In the retelling of the epic by director Nitesh Tiwari, Kannada star Yash stands out with his powerful performance. Here is a look at how Yash mastered the art of playing the king of Lanka.

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Ramayana: How Yash mastered the art of playing Ravana

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Ramayana: How Yash mastered the art of playing Ravana

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