Yash's Ravana Look in Ramayana Features 6-7 kg Jewellery
Kannada cinema star Yash, celebrated across India for his titular character Rocky Bhai in the KGF franchise, has drawn massive attention for his commanding transformation into the demon king Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's cinematic adaptation Ramayana. While Yash's performance is seen as one of the film's strongest commercial draws, costume designer Saniya Sardhariya highlighted the extensive artisanship and rigorous design thought behind constructing Ravana's imposing visual identity. In an interview with Variety India, Sardhariya explained that her initial design concept prioritized presenting Ravana primarily as a sovereign monarch. The costume architecture conveys distinct facets of the mythological ruler depending on the visual perspective of the camera.
Monarchal Concept and Layered Multi-Distance Design
Designing Ravana primarily as a monarch established the broad scale of his silhouette and dictated the selection of rich fabrication materials. The character's martial warrior prowess emerges through structured chest armor, sculpted metal shoulder pads, and protective plating. Intricate close-range elements reveal his devout Shiva bhakti through symbolic motifs, including serpents and tridents wrought into ornate metalwork.
The layered aesthetic design establishes an intricate visual tapestry reflecting the mythological ruler's scholarship and imperial stature.
Substantial Wardrobe Weight: Gold Crown and Heavy Ornaments
Sardhariya also shared technical details regarding the physical weight and burden imposed by the elaborate wardrobe. According to the designer, the ornamental jewelry adorning Yash weighs between 6 and 7 kg. Ravana's ornate golden crown contributes nearly 1.8 kg of weight to the actor's headgear ensemble. When combined with dense structural armor and heavy embroidery fabric, the total outfit creates a substantial load for physical action sequences. Sardhariya commended the Kannada star's creative commitment, explaining that Yash grants her generous creative freedom while remaining deeply invested as a quick learner who keeps designers fully engaged on their toes.
Star-Studded Ensemble and Theatrical Production Scale
The magnum opus features an ensemble cast representing prominent figures from the ancient Indian epic. Bollywood leading man Ranbir Kapoor stars opposite Yash in the central protagonist role of Lord Ram. Acclaimed actor Sai Pallavi portrays Sita, while television and film performer Ravie Dubey portrays Lakshman. Action cinema icon Sunny Deol completes the marquee ensemble cast by stepping into the prominent mythological role of Lord Hanuman. The first part of the epic released in theatres worldwide on November 5.