'Ramayan': When Hrithik Roshan was considered for Ravana, but he stepped away for THIS reason
Hrithik Roshan
stepping into the role of Ravana in
Nitesh Tiwari
's ambitious 'Ramayan'. The idea of Hrithik as the mythic antagonist opposite
Ranbir Kapoor
's Ram had created a frenzy, and rightly so.
With his commanding screen presence and sharp acting chops, Hrithik seemed like a perfect fit for the larger-than-life part.
But as it turns out, the casting plans were shifted.
Why Hrithik Backed Out
According to Bollywood Hungama, Hrithik Roshan loved the script and was keen on the scale of the project. However, playing a villain again, after recent intense roles, wasn't something he wanted to repeat immediately.
Reportedly, Hrithik felt that fans still strongly connect with him as a hero. After multiple discussions with Nitesh Tiwari and the production team, Hrithik chose to step away from Ramayan. His exit, while amicable, left the makers in search of a new Ravana, someone who could match the scale and magnetism Hrithik would have brought.
The search didn't take long. The team turned to Yash, the KGF superstar, who had the screen dominance and fan base to take on the challenge.
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Yash, managed by the same agency as one of the producers, showed strong interest and said yes to the role.
Ramayan Teaser Set to Drop July 3
Meanwhile, fans don't have to wait much longer to get their first look at this epic saga. The first teaser of 'Ramayan' is set to release on July 3 across multiple cities. Early viewers have already called it 'goosebump-inducing' and 'a film for generations.'
With 'Ramayan' being shot in two parts and the first one ready for a
Diwali
2026 release, the teaser marks the beginning of what promises to be one of Indian cinema's most talked-about mythological spectacles.
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