Ram and Ravana will not share any scenesDuring a candid conversation, Yash revealed that Rama and Ravana will not be sharing any scenes together in ‘Ramayana: Part 1’. He confirmed that both characters occupy separate narrative arcs in the first act, with their final battle reserved for the sequel in 2027. However, according to the latest reports, the film will likely begin with an unexpected sequence centering around Ravana in a large-scale battle with his half-brother Kubera.Ravana to fight CobraThe battle sequence is said to be derived from a lesser-known episode of the ancient epic and will be set near Mount Kailash. In the story, Ravana takes over Lanka after overthrowing its original ruler Kubera. This sequence is expected to establish Ravana’s rise to power before the narrative moves to Rama’s journey.As a result, this will add greater depth to Ravana’s character, portraying him as more than just a traditional antagonist.
Yash raises the story of Ravana’s originsYash had earlier hinted at this multi-layered interpretation in an interview, stating that the film explores multiple facets of Ravana’s character. He also teased a unique depiction of the character’s 10 heads, calling it one of the film’s most interesting elements while declining to divulge details.In an interview with foreign media channels, Yash revealed that he would present Ravana “as humanely as possible.”
“Sometimes it’s important for people to connect with it, especially since we have global ambitions (for the film), so we need to make it familiar to Western audiences as well,” he said.He continued by explaining, “The story should not deviate from people’s belief system. It was a big challenge but I enjoyed playing this character, because it has a lot of shades and it is a dream for any actor to play him.”After the first look of ‘Rama’ was released, rumors were rife that the makers will soon release a similar first look of director Yash’s film Ravana.
