At the pre-launch event of Ramayana in Hyderabad on Monday, Ranbir Kapoor had words of admiration for his co-star Yash, revealing how watching KGF turned him into a fan of the superstar. Speaking at the event,
Ranbir praised Yash’s understanding of filmmaking, from writing and storytelling to acting, directing and producing, calling him a “cinema man”.
Recalling the first time he watched Yash on screen, Ranbir said, “The first time when I saw Yash, Rocking Star Yash’s film was KGF. I saw KGF, I became a massive fan. And then I met him one day in Goa when me and Namit went there, while he was doing a recce of a film he was doing. And I realised that this man is just not a superstar, an actor, he is a cinema man. He is somebody who understands writing, he understands storytelling, he understands acting, he understands how to produce a film, how to direct a film, how to act in a film.”
Ranbir went on to speak about Yash’s dedication and passion for filmmaking, recalling how the actor was also working on his own home production while being involved in Ramayana. He added, “I was really amazed because even while we were making Ramayana, he was also working in his own home production. And I could tell with the passion this man works, I haven’t seen that in many people.”
Expressing his respect and gratitude for the opportunity to work alongside Yash, Ranbir concluded, “So I have so much of respect for you, Yash, and I am really glad that I got this opportunity to share the screen with you. Thank you so much.”
The appreciation comes as the two actors prepare to share the screen in Ramayana, with Ranbir playing Ram and Yash portraying Raavan. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the two-part cinematic epic is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026, with the second part set to arrive during Diwali 2027.
