Interview: We talk “Ramayana” & “Toxic” at Cinemacon with Yash & Namit
We took some time to talk with Yash about his new films Ramayana & Toxic at CinemaCon 2026. He talked about his characters and what fans can expect from this new films. He also talked about the weight of portraying a character that is known by many.
Naveen “Yash” Kumar talks Toxic & is joined by Namit Malhotra, CEO of DNEG to talk about Ramayana
Toxic movie trailer
About Toxic: Set in a bygone era, this gripping tale unfolds in the coastal paradise of Goa, where a powerful drug cartel pulls the strings behind a facade of sun-soaked beaches and vibrant culture. Next Yash was joined by Namit Malhotra to talk about Ramayana, who tells us about important scenes in the film. We then ask Yash about playing a character with such a following and history.
About Ramayana: Since the beginning of time, the Trinity Gods rule the three worlds; Brahma – god who creates; Vishnu – god who protects; and Shiva – god who transforms. As the realms of heaven, earth edge toward chaos, the Trinity god Vishnu descends to earth in an avatar to restore balance. This time, Vishnu is reborn as RAMA (Ranbir Kapoor), a human prince destined to restore balance. Opposing him, stands the most formidable, learned, undefeatable and immortal demon king RAVANA (Yash), blessed by the Trinity themselves, driven by pride and a vengeance powerful enough to shatter the cosmos. Unaware of his true purpose as the only opponent destined to stand up to Ravana in a fateful cosmic design; Rama is the idol of Dharma (duty above all) and the most loved crown prince of Ayodhya, the greatest human dynasty of the time. Rama tries to build a life of quiet honor with his beloved wife Sita (Sai Pallavi) and loyal brother Lakshman (Ravie Dubey) amongst others, until a twist of fate drives him into exile and toward an inevitable clash with Ravana in a reckoning so cataclysmic, it will decide the destiny of gods and mortals.
