Actor who performed Shiva Tandava Stotra song passes away; stars who played Ravana noted

The first trailer for the film 'Ramayana' was recently released, causing a great stir on the internet. Many famous figures from the industry participate in this movie, including actress Shobna, who will play the role of Ravana's mother, Kaikasi.

Next is a description of Kaikasi, whose descendant gave birth to the ten-headed Ravana.

According to the Uttara Kanda of the 'Ramayana', Kaikasi was Ravana's mother, and she was also called Nikasha. Ravana's mother, Kaikasi, was the daughter of the mighty demon Sumali and his wife Ketumati, who ruled in Patala Loka. When King Sumali saw that Kubera, the son of Rishi Vishrava, governed the wealth and harvest of Lanka, he sent his daughter Kaikasi to Rishi Vishrava with a request to obtain what he desired.

When Kaikasi arrived at the ashram, Rishi Vishrava was performing a ritual at dusk, which was considered an inauspicious time. Kaikasi humbly approached him and informed him of her father's wish. Rishi Vishrava warned her that since she sought offspring at such a terrible and difficult time, her children would be cruel and terrifying demons.

Hearing this, Kaikasi became distressed and fell at his feet, pleading: 'O, Brahmin! I did not expect such wicked and unjust sons. Please have mercy on me.' After Kaikasi's prayer, the sage told her that her youngest son would be as virtuous and devoted as he himself.

As a result, a fearsome boy with ten heads and twenty arms was born, whose forehead shone like a black cloud. Immediately after his birth, ominous signs appeared. Father Vishrava named him Dashagrava (Ravana) because of his ten heads. Then, a giant Kumbhakarna was born, who was extremely cruel, huge, and powerful. After that, a frightening girl named Surpanaka was born. Finally, a gentle boy, Vibhishana, was born, whose birth was accompanied by a rain of flowers from the sky. After this, Kaikasi sent her eldest son, Dashagrava, i.e., Ravana, along with his brothers to the region of Gokarna for asceticism, having seen the splendor of Kubera.

According to the Uttara Kanda, after receiving inspiration and guidance from Kaikasi, Ravana, Kumbhakarna, and Vibhishana went to the Gokarna ashram. There they began severe asceticism to appease Brahma. It is said that Ravana fasted for ten thousand years. Every thousand-year period, he cut off one head and offered it to the fire. When he was about to cut off the tenth head, Brahma appeared, and all his severed heads were restored. After this, Ravana asked Brahma for the boon of immortality. When Brahma refused, he asked for a boon according to which he could not be killed by gods, demons, yakshas, gandharvas, or nagas. Brahma granted him this boon.

After receiving this boon, Ravana's pride and power increased to the extreme. At the insistence of his uncle Sumali and to fulfill Kaikasi's wish, he sent a messenger to Kubera and demanded that he leave Lanka. When Kubera consulted his father, Rishi Vishrava, the sage advised Kubera not to enter into war with Ravana and instead to settle in the city of Alkapuri near Mount Kailash, leaving Lanka. Kubera obeyed his father's order and peacefully left Lanka.

Amidst the anticipation for the film 'Ramayana' from Nitish Tiwari, interest among fans remains high. Many are eagerly awaiting how Ranbir Kapoor will play Rama and Yash will play Ravana. Following the release of the trailer, Yash's powerful performance as Ravana was highly praised, and now the actor himself has shared his thoughts on how complex it was to embody this character.

In an interview with IGN, Yash noted that telling the story requires both positive and negative characters. He emphasized that the key element in this story is that Ravana is consumed by pride in his power, which leads to a loss of control. Furthermore, he possesses a desire for revenge and is driven by misguided motives, which makes the plot captivating.

The actor analyzed the characters of Rama and Ravana. He observed that the figure of God Rama is presented as a man born to royalty, but circumstances stripped him of everything. Nevertheless, he managed to regain everything through his conduct and actions. Ravana, on the other hand, initially possessed nothing but later became mighty. Yash added that when fighting a demon, a human can transform into a larger monster, so caution must be exercised. Ravana is a very talented character, a master of many arts, but ultimately becomes a person who cannot control his power, which adds intrigue to the story.

Yash also spoke about the pressure the actor feels when having to portray an already familiar character. He stated that if you know your character well and everyone knows about them, it becomes a very difficult task. If you are told about a new movie, you simply become that character. However, if the image of that character is already formed in people's minds and has been played by different actors, the actor faces additional pressure. Nevertheless, he focused on the fundamentals and believes he presented the character from a new perspective, hoping the audience will like it.

The release date for 'Ramayana' was also announced: the first part of the film will be released on November 6th, to celebrate Diwali.

Yash, who is now one of the big stars of Indian cinema, has a large fan base in both the south and the north. This year he plans to release two films for his fans: 'Toxic' and 'Ramayana'. Among these two films, there is currently particularly high interest in 'Ramayana'.

Growing Interest in 'Ramayana'

Yash played a significant role in increasing the film's popularity. Some time ago, a trailer for the film was shown in Delhi, where people were amazed by the actor's portrayal of Ravana. Later, a trailer leaked online from Comic-Con San Diego 2026, where everyone saw Yash's full look, which caused joyful excitement among fans.

How Yash Became Ravana

To embody the character of Ravana, Yash put in a lot of effort, paying attention to every detail—from appearance to complete immersion in the role. In an interview with the YouTube channel Review Nation, he talked about how he took on the guise of Ravana. He noted that as soon as he put on Ravana's heavy and majestic crown on set, he completely transformed into his character.

Atmosphere on Set

Meanwhile, director Nitish Tiwari joked a bit about Yash, mentioning the songs he played on set. Yash himself admitted that initially, he was quite serious, but during the filming of 'Ramayana', he created an atmosphere that could disrupt the workflow. Ranbir Kapoor also commented that he received information about how Yash changed the energy of the entire set through his songs.

Yash explained that he brought large speakers onto the set and played music at full volume. He immersed himself in a certain state by listening to songs of the God Shiva, since Ravana was considered a great devotee of Shiva. He wanted to dissolve into this state by listening to this music. The sound was so loud that it was very difficult for everyone to talk.

Release Date of 'Ramayana' Trailer

Regarding the film 'Ramayana', its official trailer was supposed to be released on July 24th. However, due to student protests and distribution partnership with Sony Pictures, the release date was postponed. Rumor has it that the creators plan to release the trailer on July 30th, which coincides with the release of 'Spider-Man: No Way Home' in India.