Yash joins forces with 'Mad Max' stunt legend Guy Norris

'KGF' star Yash will be co-producing and starring in the epic two-part film 'Ramayana'. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi in the lead. As per the latest reports, Yash will be collaborating with Hollywood's 'Mad Max' stunt maestro Guy Norris for the action sequences in the film.Hollywood action Maestro Guy Norris joins the teamAccording to the reports by variety.com, Guy Norris, the acclaimed stunt director behind Hollywood hits like 'Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga', 'Mad Max: Fury Road', and 'The Suicide Squad' will be involved with the team. Norris has joined the team to design and choreograph the film's action sequences, promising to raise the bar for Indian cinema's approach to large-scale action and spectacle.

Currently working in India, Norris is collaborating closely with Yash to create the set pieces that match the epic scale and grandeur of the Ramayana story.Preparation for the role of RavanaYash, who plays the formidable Ravana, is fully committed to the role, undergoing intense physical preparation. As per an IANS report, the first images from the production showcase him in peak form, ready to bring this iconic antagonist to life.

The shooting schedule for 'Ramayana Part 1' is extensive, with Yash dedicating around 60 to 70 days to filming.The first part of the Ramayana adaptation is slated to release during the festive Diwali season in 2026, with the second installment expected to follow a year later, in Diwali 2027.Apart from that, Yash is also busy with another highly anticipated pan-India period gangster film 'Toxic' directed and co-written by Geetu Mohandas.The film features a star-studded ensemble including Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Tara Sutaria, Achyuth Kumar, and Akshay Oberoi. Yash plays a rugged and intense character, with the story blending action and drama in a period setting.

The film is being simultaneously shot in Kannada and English and will be dubbed into multiple languages including Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.