The makers of Ramayana: Part 1 released “Ravana Tandav” on October 20, coinciding with Dussehra. The song features Yash as Ravana in a dance sequence centred on the character’s devotion to Lord Shiva. It was released in five languages ahead of the film’s worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
AR Rahman Composes the Song
AR Rahman composed the track. The Hindi version features vocals by Vishal Dadlani and lyrics by Kumar Vishwas. It opens with verses from the Shiva Tandava Stotram before moving into newly written lyrics about Ravana. The Telugu version, titled “Ravana Tandavam,” is sung by Devi Sri Prasad.
Yash Appears as Ravana
In the video, Yash appears as Ravana with traditional symbols associated with Shiva and performs a vigorous tandav. The sequence presents Ravana as a devoted worshipper as well as the formidable king who opposes Rama in the epic.
Ramayana: Part 1 Releases November 5
Ranbir Kapoor plays Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Sita, Yash portrays Ravana, Sunny Deol plays Hanuman and Ravi Dubey appears as Lakshman. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, the film is the first part of a planned two-part adaptation. It is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026.