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Yash wins hearts at Ramayana event in Los Angeles as he says, Where you start can never define how far you can go

Yash spoke about his journey from the Kannada film industry to an international platform while attending the grand premiere of Ramayana at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The actor, who plays Ravana in Nitesh Tiwaris two-part cinematic adaptation, attended the event alongside his wife, Radhika Pandit, director Nitesh Tiwari, producer Namit Malhotra and co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi. Yash received an enthusiastic welcome from fans, with chants of his name echoing through the venue as he arrived for the premiere. Addressing the gathering, the actor reflected on his journey and the significance of presenting an Indian epic to audiences worldwide. Where you start can never define how far you can go, Yash said, highlighting his journey and the importance of remaining connected to his roots. He went on to continue, Today, Im proud being a member of the Kannada film industry, the Indian film industry, telling our story, which is not just a story, he said. Before Yash took the stage, Namit Malhotra acknowledged his contribution to the project, highlighting their association as producing partners through Monster Mind Creations. Speaking about their collaboration, Namit said, Yash is not just the superstar of the film, but hes also my producing partner. And from the very first day we met in LA, I think it was his conviction and my vision that really brought everything together. So, thank you, Yash. Yash began his address by greeting the audience in Kannada before speaking about the cultural significance of Ramayana and how the epic has continued to be passed down through generations. In our country, we just dont tell the storywe remember it, and we pass it down for generations to come. And this story has travelled for thousands of years, he stated. Emphasising the importance of introducing the epic to international audiences, Yash added, 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 concluded his address by inviting the audience to celebrate the epic, saying, Lets celebrate Ramayana. Thank you. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, alongside Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravi Dubey as Laxman. The film is produced by Namit Malhotras Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with Monster Mind Creations. Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release worldwide in cinemas on November 5, 2026. Also Read: Ramayanas biggest challenge isnt the box office. Its 140 crore Indians who already know the story