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Ramayana Rise of a Legend New Trailer: Ranbir Kapoor vs Yash as Ravana
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend - New Trailer (Hindi)
2 days ago1 min read
Naveen Kumar Gowda known mononymously by his screen name Yash, is an Indian actor who works in Kannada films. Prior to films, he appeared in theater plays and television soaps.
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Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana Trailer: Kannada Speech Goes Viral at International Launch
Ranbir Kapoor’s Kannada greeting at the Ramayana trailer launch in Bengaluru has gone viral—not for perfection, but for the effort. 'Agli baar Yash Boss se thoda jyada seekh ke aaunga' wasn't just a line. It was a gesture. And the internet is calling it 'maryada purushottam' energy.
2 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana Trailer: 'I Don’t Deserve to Play Lord Rama'
Ranbir Kapoor admitted he doesn't deserve to play Lord Rama during a Bengaluru promo event for Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and featuring AR Rahman’s music, releases November 5, 2026.
3 days ago1 min
Press Circuit
Ranbir Kapoor Sends Telugu Message Praising Ramayana Co-Star Sai Pallavi
Ranbir Kapoor recorded a Telugu-language video praising Sai Pallavi, his Ramayana co-star, for a Zee5 talk show special airing ahead of the film's November release.
3 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Ramayana Release Date: November 5, 2026
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part 1 is set to premiere on November 5, 2026 — and the makers are reportedly aiming for a first-of-its-kind screening at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Toxic’s Digital Rights Stuck in Limbo After ₹30 Crore Zee Offer Rejected
Two months after its theatrical collapse, Toxic’s digital rights remain unsold. KVN Productions holds out for a better deal despite Zee Studios’ ₹30 crore offer — a figure seen as too low given the film’s massive budget. Yash, co-producer, stays silent. The film’s failure isn’t just box office — it’s a career reckoning. The next move? A decision by mid-November. Or a fire sale.
4 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Anupam Kher Voices Jatayu in Ramayana | New Poster Drops Ahead of Nov 5 Release
Anupam Kher voices Jatayu in Ramayana, as the film’s new poster 'The Wings of Dharma' drops ahead of its November 5, 2026 release. The two-part epic, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey. Released in multiple Indian languages and IMAX, it will be distributed globally by Sony Pictures (outside India) and Dharma Productions (Hindi).
5 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Yash & Dhanush: No Swap, Just Two Projects, One Director
Yash is in talks with PS Mithran for an adventure film — not a replacement for Dhanush, according to sources.
6 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend box office collection day 1: 7,663 tickets sold in USA in under 24 hours
Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has sold over 7,600 tickets in the USA within 24 hours of advance booking opening — a sign of massive pre-release buzz ahead of its November 5 global release.
11 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Taran Adarsh Blames Weak Writing for Toxic's Box Office Failure
Taran Adarsh has openly criticized the screenplay of Yash's 'Toxic,' calling weak writing the primary reason for its theatrical failure. He praised Yash's performance and the film's visuals but emphasized that even strong execution can't save flawed storytelling.
10 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ramayana Event in Ramtek Postponed Over Drought Concerns
The Ramayana pre-release event in Ramtek, Maharashtra, has been postponed due to the state’s severe drought. MLA Ashish Jaiswal confirmed the cancellation, citing farmer welfare as the top priority. The film’s team, including Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi, had been set to attend. No word yet on the song launch or revised release plans.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Toxic OTT Deal: ZEE5 Offers ₹30cr With Half Upfront, Rest on Pay-Per-View
Toxic’s OTT fate: ZEE5 offers ₹30 crore — but only half upfront, with the rest on pay-per-view. That’s the latest twist in a story that’s already turned toxic for Yash and his team.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Moves to November 5 in India
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana: Part One is now set to hit Indian screens on November 5 — a shift from the earlier Diwali window. The change, reported by Pinkvilla and picked up by Filmfare, moves the release forward by three days, with paid previews scheduled for November 4 across India and North America.
8 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Arun Govil as King Dashrath: The Man Who Played Rama Now Plays His Father
Arun Govil, the man who made Lord Rama a household name on Indian television, is now playing his father. The makers of Ramayana, Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part cinematic epic, dropped a new character poster today showing Govil as King Dashrath — a role that turns his iconic legacy on its head.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Kannada Cinema’s Quiet Crisis: Why New Stars Can’t Break Through
Samantha Ruth Prabhu’s Maa Inti Bangaaram is selling out in Bengaluru on a Monday afternoon—unheard of for a Kannada film outside the festival season. The action comedy, which has already crossed ₹50 crore globally, isn’t just breaking records; it’s exposing a deeper crisis in Sandalwood: the absence of consistent female-led narratives. Fans are calling her the ‘Lady Superstar’, but the industry
4 Oct 20261 min
OTT Originals
Yash's Toxic Skips ZEE5's October OTT Slate Too
Yash-starrer Toxic, tipped for a ZEE5 digital premiere after a muted theatrical run, is absent from both the September and October streaming slates, leaving fans without a new release date.
30 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Nani Addresses The Paradise Backlash Just One Day Into Release
Nani broke his silence on the mixed response to The Paradise a day after release, thanking fans for showing up while acknowledging the criticism, a move some online called premature given the film had barely entered its second day.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Diwali‑Season Transformation for Epic ‘Ramayana’ Revealed
Ranbir Kapoor’s birthday behind‑the‑scenes video displays his rigorous preparation for the upcoming epic ‘Ramayana’, featuring training with Terry Notary and Guy Norris and praise from director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra as the film gears up for a split‑release across Diwali 2026‑27.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Ranbir Kapoor’s Ramayana Drops New BTS Clip Ahead of Diwali Release
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming mythic epic Ramayana unveiled a new BTS reel, highlighting his Rama look, elaborate sets and a global marketing push that includes a tie‑up with YouTube giant MrBeast.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Yash Stuns as Ravana in New Ramayana Poster Release
Yash's debut as Ravana is revealed in a striking poster featuring a gold crown, pearl necklaces and fierce eyes, heightening buzz for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana slated for Diwali 2026 and 2027.
27 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Yash’s Ravana Poster Unveiled After MrBeast Event
A new poster showcasing Yash as the ten‑headed Ravana has been released after a promotional meet that featured YouTube star MrBeast. The image adds to the buzz surrounding the bilingual epic set for a Diwali 2026 opening.
27 Sept 20263 min
Breaking Hype
Yash’s Ravana and the Divine Trio Headline Ramayana Posters
New posters reveal Yash’s opulent Ravana and a serene Ram‑Lakshmana‑Sita trio, while the film’s trailer becomes the first Indian clip to hit a billion views, fueling hype for the Diwali‑split epic.
27 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Yash’s ‘Toxic’ Falls Short in Telugu States Yet Claims Top Sandalwood Spot
Yash’s period gangster ‘Toxic’ closed its run in the Telugu states with a 33.54 crore haul, missing the 110 crore break‑even mark but still ranking fourth among Kannada films there, underscoring how high budgets can bite back.
26 Sept 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Ramayana Posters Reveal Ranbir, Sai Pallavi, Yash in Epic Look
Fresh posters for the upcoming mythic drama Ramayana showcase Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey and Yash as a jewel‑clad Ravana, hinting at a grand Diwali 2026 IMAX release.
26 Sept 20263 min
Breaking Hype
Kannada Netizens Cheer The Paradise’s Box‑Office Woes
After Nani’s The Paradise opened to mixed reviews, users from Karnataka flooded X with jokes and taunts, likening its poor performance to the earlier flop of Yash’s Toxic, sparking a fresh fan‑war online.
26 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Hanuman Ansh Overtakes Yash's Toxic On A Rs 2 Crore Budget
Hanuman Ansh, made on a reported budget of just Rs 2-3 crore, has crossed Rs 350 crore worldwide by its 47th day and overtaken Yash's big-budget Toxic in total collections, per trade estimates.
22 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bengaluru Court Shields Nani's The Paradise From Bad Reviews Before Release
A Bengaluru court has granted The Paradise's producers interim protection against certain online posts ahead of its September 24 release, following a similar controversy around Yash's Toxic and its critics.
22 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Crosses Rs 500 Crore Net In India
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed Rs 500 crore net in India in 54 days, per Koimoi, while The Odyssey trails at Rs 190.65 crore after 67 days and Toxic nears Rs 246 crore net in just 27.
22 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Toxic Ends Run at ₹333 crore, Secures Kiara Advani’s Third‑Best Box‑Office Spot
Toxic’s 25‑day earnings show a steep domestic decline after a strong opening, with overseas collections already finished. The film now sits at ₹333.11 crore worldwide, making it Kiara Advani’s third‑biggest box‑office success to date.
20 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Soni Razdan Backs Ranbir Kapoor's Casting As Lord Ram
Soni Razdan has weighed in on the debate over Ranbir Kapoor playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, calling the trailer a preview of something genuinely new for Indian cinema.
20 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ravie Dubey Backs Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Casting Amid Fan Debate
Ravie Dubey, playing Lakshman in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana, has defended Ranbir Kapoor's casting as Lord Rama, praising his work ethic and calling him grounded despite the ongoing fan debate since the teaser dropped.
17 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Spider-Man Brand New Day Crosses 500 Crore Net In India
Spider-Man: Brand New Day has crossed 500 crore net in India after 46 days, while Yash's Toxic nears 245 crore and Awarapan 2 passes 156 crore net in their own domestic runs, per Koimoi's tracking.
15 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Toxic's English Version Pulled After Rs 3.16 Lakh Week
The English version of Yash's Toxic collected just Rs 3.16 lakh across its opening week in India, with daily numbers falling into four figures before the print was pulled on September 11.
11 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Yash Crosses 1100 Crore Net At Indian Box Office Post-COVID
Yash's domestic box office tally since the pandemic has crossed 1100 crore net, driven almost entirely by KGF Chapter 2, even as his comeback film Toxic heads for a sub-250 crore finish.
10 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Yash's Toxic Closes In On Peddi For 2026's Bronze Medal
Toxic has crossed 330 crore worldwide in two weeks and is chasing Peddi's 341.13 crore tally to become 2026's third highest-grossing film globally, per Koimoi's tracking.
9 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Shiv Sagar Says Ranbir Kapoor Carries Too Much Animal Baggage For Ram
Shiv Sagar, grandson of Ramayan creator Ramanand Sagar, says he cannot accept Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram after Animal, though he praises Yash and Sai Pallavi's casting in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana.
8 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Toxic Still Hasn't Found An OTT Home, No Deal Locked Yet
Weeks after its theatrical run fell short of expectations, Yash-starrer Toxic is still being shopped to streaming platforms. Sources say talks are live but no figure or platform has been finalised.
8 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Toxic Overtakes Peddi, Becomes Third-Biggest Indian Grosser Of 2026
Toxic collected ₹2.35 crore on day 12 to push its India net past ₹245 crore, edging out Peddi for third place among 2026's top Indian grossers despite a rough theatrical run.
7 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Toxic Team Stays Silent As Online Backlash Against Yash Grows
Weeks after Toxic's box-office collapse, the pile-on against Yash and his co-stars hasn't slowed. The Free Press Journal reports YouTubers claim legal notices and asks whether the criticism has gone too far.
7 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Yash Reportedly Swaps Ramayana Fee For South Distribution Rights
Yash may forgo his reported ₹100 crore fee for playing Ravana in Ramayana, opting instead for southern theatrical distribution rights, trade sources told Filmibeat Kannada, amid talk the move could offset Toxic's box office slide.
7 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Ramanand Sagar's Grandson Doubts Ranbir Kapoor Can Shed Animal's Shadow As Ram
Ramanand Sagar's grandson Shiv Sagar says he likes most of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana casting but can't picture Ranbir Kapoor as Ram after Animal, arguing a fresh face carries no baggage.
7 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 Ousts Prashanth Rangaswamy Before He Even Enters
YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy was reportedly eliminated from Bigg Boss Tamil 10 before entering the house, days after claiming Yash and Toxic producers sent him a legal notice over his film review.
6 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Yash's Toxic Faces Rs 300 Crore Loss, Streaming Rights Still Unsold
Toxic's digital rights remain unsold nearly two weeks after release, with offers reportedly down to Rs 30 crore from an earlier Rs 200 crore ask, as industry estimates put the film's total loss at Rs 300 crore.
6 Sept 20262 min