The second song “Ravana Tandav” from Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming film Ramayana is out now, featuring Yash in his powerful avatar as Ravana. Released on October 20, 2026, during Dussehra, the track showcases Ravana's devotion to Lord Shiva through an intense Tandav performance.

Composed by AR Rahman, the song features Vishal Dadlani's vocals in Hindi and lyrics by Dr Kumar Vishwas. The nearly two-minute video offers another glimpse of the film's grand visual presentation ahead of its theatrical release on November 5, 2026.

Ravana Tandav Song Shows Yash Performing Shiva Tandav

The makers of Ramayana have unveiled Ravana Tandav, placing Yash's portrayal of Ravana at the centre of the musical sequence. The video begins with Ravana cutting his palm with a dagger before applying a Tripund tilak to his forehead. He then performs aarti before a massive idol of Lord Shiva, followed by an energetic Tandav performance.

The sequence highlights Ravana's devotion to Shiva while also presenting his fierce personality. Yash's expressions, elaborate appearance and commanding presence add intensity to the visuals. The song offers audiences a closer look at how the makers have imagined one of the most important characters in the epic.

AR Rahman and Vishal Dadlani Join Hands for Ravana Tandav

The Hindi version of Ravana Tandav brings together composer AR Rahman, singer Vishal Dadlani and lyricist Dr Kumar Vishwas. The track incorporates the spiritual intensity associated with the Shiva Tandav Stotram, combining devotional elements with a cinematic presentation.

The song has also been released in multiple languages. Devi Sri Prasad has sung the Telugu version, while GV Prakash Kumar and Anirudh Ravichander have contributed vocals to the Tamil version. These collaborations reflect the film's multilingual approach as the makers prepare for its nationwide release.

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Yash's Performance Receives Praise Amid Mixed Reactions to Music

Following the release, Ravana Tandav attracted mixed reactions across social media. Several viewers appreciated Yash's intense portrayal, particularly his expressions and the Tandav choreography. His appearance as Ravana became one of the major talking points surrounding the song.

However, some listeners expressed disappointment with AR Rahman's composition, arguing that the music lacked the intensity they expected from such a dramatic sequence. Others defended the track and appreciated its devotional atmosphere. The contrasting reactions have sparked discussions about the film's musical direction.

Ramayana Part 1 Release Date and Star Cast

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. The film also stars Sunny Deol as Hanuman and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. Produced by Namit Malhotra and co-produced by Yash, the project features music by Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.

Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to release worldwide on November 5, 2026, while the second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027. With Ravana Tandav now released, the promotional campaign continues to introduce the film's characters, mythology-inspired sequences and musical presentation before its arrival in cinemas.

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