In Nitesh Tiwari’s 'Ramayana', while Ranbir Kapoor earned praise for his portrayal of Lord Ram, it was actor Yash—playing the role of Ravana—who stole the entire spotlight. The South Indian actor’s look has been a constant subject of discussion. Now, the film’s costume stylist and designer, Sania, has shared several details regarding the attire and jewelry worn by Ravana.

Sania revealed that for the character of Ravana, Yash wore heavy costumes weighing up to 33 kilograms. This weight included the garments, jewelry, and various other design elements. Additionally, his crown alone weighed approximately 1.8 kilograms.

Yash’s Hard Work
Speaking to India Today, the costume stylist and designer discussed the effort and challenges involved in crafting Yash’s look as Ravana. She noted that filming while wearing such heavy costumes was far from easy for Yash; nevertheless, the actor consistently maintained a positive and cheerful atmosphere on set.

The Weight of the Costumes
According to Sania, "Most of the costumes, including the jewelry, weighed between 16 and 20 kilograms. However, there were some heavier pieces—such as the look associated with Ravana’s time in Lanka, his wedding attire, and the outfit worn during Shurpanakha’s wedding—which weighed as much as 30 to 33 kilograms."

Ravana’s 1.8-Kilogram Crown
One of the greatest challenges in creating Ravana’s look was the crown. Sania explained, "Wearing a crown on one’s head was the most difficult part, as even a small amount of weight can feel quite heavy and uncomfortable. We experimented extensively; several 3D-printed crowns were created before the final design was settled upon."

"Following that, we worked on trying to reduce its weight, but I don’t believe we were able to bring it down below 1.8 kilograms." This was the optimal weight, yet it was still quite heavy. However, one couldn't tell this by looking at Yash’s facial expressions.

They added, "It was extremely difficult; Yash would even remove parts of the costume between takes. Beyond the issue of weight, there was the challenge of ensuring all the components fit together correctly. Moving his head while wearing a crown, or maneuvering his arms despite the chest plate and shoulder structures, was no easy task.

Even so, he had to perform multiple takes, ensuring every movement appeared natural. We tried to make the costume as comfortable as possible, but it remained a massive challenge."

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