Vivek Oberoi Wishes Yash Ahead of Ramayana Release, Calls Him His ‘On-Screen Brother-in-Law’

With just days to go before the theatrical release of Ramayana: Part One, Vivek Oberoi has shared a warm message for his co-star Yash, who is set to portray Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of the Indian epic.

Taking to social media on November 2, Vivek addressed Yash as his “on-screen brother-in-law and real-life brother” and wished him luck as he prepares to bring the legendary character to the big screen. The actor also revealed that he is looking forward to watching the film at its Mumbai screening.

Sharing the message from what he described as “Ravana’s Lanka”, Vivek wrote:

“A special message for my on-screen brother-in-law and real-life brother, Yash, straight from Ravana’s Lanka! ❤️ Wishing you all the very best as you bring the mighty Ravana to life and take this epic story of Shri Ram and Ravana to audiences across the world. Looking forward to witnessing this grand spectacle. See you in Mumbai for the screening, brother!”

Why Vivek Oberoi Calls Yash His On-Screen Brother-in-Law?

The affectionate reference has a connection to their characters in the film. Yash plays Ravana, while Vivek Oberoi portrays Vidyutjihva, the husband of Ravana's sister Shurpanakha, played by Rakul Preet Singh.

Their characters therefore share a family relationship within the story of Lanka. Vivek's message brings that fictional connection into his real-life camaraderie with Yash, whom he also describes as a brother.

The casting brings together two actors in roles that are connected to Ravana's family and the wider events of the epic.

Yash as Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana

Yash's portrayal of Ravana is among the major talking points surrounding the two-part cinematic adaptation. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman.

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, the project is being mounted as a large-scale cinematic retelling of the epic.

Vivek's role as Vidyutjihva adds another character from Ravana's family to the ensemble. While the central conflict revolves around Rama and Ravana, the supporting characters help establish the wider world in which the story unfolds.

Ramayana Release Date

Ramayana: Part One is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026. The film will release in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and English.

The second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.

The Celebrity Hour Take

Vivek Oberoi's message offers a glimpse of the camaraderie behind a film that brings together a large ensemble of actors. His reference to Yash as an on-screen brother-in-law is more than a friendly social-media line: it reflects the family connections that the film's casting brings into the story of Lanka.

With Yash taking on Ravana and Vivek portraying Vidyutjihva, their characters are part of the same extended family in the epic. Their real-life friendship adds an interesting personal touch ahead of the film's theatrical arrival.

Sources & Verification

The report is based on Vivek Oberoi's November 2 social-media message as reproduced in the original coverage, official production information from Prime Focus Studios, and published cast details. The relationship between the characters is supported by reporting identifying Vivek's role as Vidyutjihva and Yash's as Ravana