Mumbai, October 28, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Kannada superstar Yash, who plays Lankesh in the upcoming epic Ramayana, has highlighted India’s rich cultural heritage of storytelling, saying the country does not merely tell stories but remembers them and passes them down through generations.
The actor recently attended the grand premiere of Ramayana at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, alongside director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra and co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi.
Yash, who arrived at the event with his wife, Radhika Pandit, received a warm welcome from fans, with chants of his name echoing through the venue.
Speaking at the premiere about taking Ramayana to a global audience, Yash said, “Where you start can never define how far you can go. Today, I’m proud being a member of the Kannada film industry, the Indian film industry, telling our story, which is not just a story”.
Reflecting on the epic’s cultural and generational significance, the actor said Ramayana has remained an integral part of India’s storytelling tradition for thousands of years.
“In our country, we just don’t tell the story, we remember it, and we pass it down for generations to come. And this story has travelled for thousands of years. We are proud to present this story to the world, and hope it will give a message to the world which India as a culture, India as a heritage, what it offers to the global audience or the world,” he added.
Producer Namit Malhotra also acknowledged Yash’s contribution to the project, noting that the actor is not only one of the film’s stars but also his producing partner through Monster Mind Creations.
Speaking about their collaboration, Malhotra said, “Yash is not just the superstar of the film, but he’s also my producing partner. And from the very first day we met in Los Angeles, I think it was his conviction and my vision that really brought everything together. So, thank you, Yash”.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
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