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Yash’s Ravana Look Weighs 6–7 kg of Jewellery and 1.8 kg Crown, Says Costume Designer

By TOI Entertainment Desk

Yash, who rose to fame as Rocky Bhai in the ‘K.G.F.’ franchise, is now attracting attention for his portrayal of the demon king Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana’. Costume designer Saniya Sardhariya explained how the character’s visual identity was crafted. When asked whether she first envisioned Ravana as a king, warrior, scholar or conqueror, she said she began with the idea of him as a king, which guided the scale of the silhouette and the richness of the materials. The warrior aspect was expressed through the armor’s structure, shoulder pads and other elements, while his devotion appeared in finer details such as serpent motifs and a trident incorporated into the metalwork. Sardhariya noted that the jewellery alone weighs about 6–7 kg and the crown about 1.8 kg; combined with the armor base and heavily embroidered costume, the total weight is substantial. She added that Ravana gives her maximum creative freedom but is also very invested in the process, learning quickly and requiring the team to stay alert. In the film, Yash plays Ravana, Ranbir Kapoor portrays Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi is Sita, Ravie Dubey is Lakshman, and Sunny Deol appears as Hanuman.