Ramayana Update: Yash Shoots Grand Shiva Dhanush Sequence on Massive Swayamvar Set
Ramayana is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious cinematic projects in Indian cinema, and the latest updates from the Mumbai shoot suggest that production is progressing rapidly. Yash, best known for the blockbuster KGF franchise, is currently filming at Film City in Goregaon, where he is shooting crucial scenes as Ravana. The ongoing schedule reportedly centres around the grand Sita Swayamvar sequence, a pivotal chapter in the epic where kings and princes from across kingdoms arrive to compete for Sita’s hand in marriage.
To make the scene look as authentic as possible, the makers have constructed a sprawling set that represents the kingdom of Mithila. The set is filled with giant palace courtyards, royal balconies, and traditional floor designs decorated with fresh flowers. Hundreds of junior artists have been hired to play the role of the court audience and other visiting kings. The goal is to create a visual spectacle that makes the audience feel the scale and power of the ancient epic.
The center of the current shoot is the moment when Ravana arrives at the gathering. In the story, the task for the suitors is to lift and string the heavy Shiva Dhanush, a divine bow. The scenes being filmed now show Ravana’s dramatic entry into the court. According to sources on the set, Yash’s entry is designed to change the entire energy of the room, showing Ravana’s intense and commanding presence. The camera is capturing the tension as he tries but eventually fails to lift the bow, setting the stage for Lord Ram's arrival later in the story.
While Yash is busy with the Ravana portions, other lead actors like Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram, are not part of this specific leg of the shoot. Sai Pallavi, who plays the role of Sita, is expected to join the Mumbai set very soon to complete her parts in the swayamvar sequence. Director Nitesh Tiwari is taking great care to show Ravana as a complex character who is a great scholar and a devotee of Lord Shiva, rather than just a simple villain.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic event. The first part is scheduled to be released during Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in 2027. The project has a massive budget and uses advanced visual effects to bring the world of the epic to life. Yash has been shooting Ravana’s scenes since April, including several long monologues that explore the character’s internal thoughts and worldview.
With such a large set and a talented cast, the movie is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the coming year. The focus on Ravana’s early journey and his failed attempt at the swayamvar provides a fresh look at the character before the main conflict begins.
The Grand Mithila Set
To make the scene look as authentic as possible, the makers have constructed a sprawling set that represents the kingdom of Mithila. The set is filled with giant palace courtyards, royal balconies, and traditional floor designs decorated with fresh flowers. Hundreds of junior artists have been hired to play the role of the court audience and other visiting kings. The goal is to create a visual spectacle that makes the audience feel the scale and power of the ancient epic.
Ravana and the Shiva Dhanush
The center of the current shoot is the moment when Ravana arrives at the gathering. In the story, the task for the suitors is to lift and string the heavy Shiva Dhanush, a divine bow. The scenes being filmed now show Ravana’s dramatic entry into the court. According to sources on the set, Yash’s entry is designed to change the entire energy of the room, showing Ravana’s intense and commanding presence. The camera is capturing the tension as he tries but eventually fails to lift the bow, setting the stage for Lord Ram's arrival later in the story.
Cast and Crew Details
While Yash is busy with the Ravana portions, other lead actors like Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram, are not part of this specific leg of the shoot. Sai Pallavi, who plays the role of Sita, is expected to join the Mumbai set very soon to complete her parts in the swayamvar sequence. Director Nitesh Tiwari is taking great care to show Ravana as a complex character who is a great scholar and a devotee of Lord Shiva, rather than just a simple villain.
Release Timeline
Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic event. The first part is scheduled to be released during Diwali 2026, followed by the second part in 2027. The project has a massive budget and uses advanced visual effects to bring the world of the epic to life. Yash has been shooting Ravana’s scenes since April, including several long monologues that explore the character’s internal thoughts and worldview.
With such a large set and a talented cast, the movie is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated releases of the coming year. The focus on Ravana’s early journey and his failed attempt at the swayamvar provides a fresh look at the character before the main conflict begins.
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