Ramayana: Ravana Tandavam brings a powerful musical interpretation of Ravana’s devotion to Lord Shiva to the screen. Featuring Yash as Ravana, the song combines mythological imagery, intense choreography and a dramatic musical arrangement to introduce a striking side of the legendary king of Lanka.
Composed by A. R. Rahman, the track draws inspiration from the traditional Shiva Tandava Stotram, associated with Ravana’s devotion to Lord Shiva. The song was released on 20 October 2026 as part of the promotional campaign for Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming epic Ramayana.
Ravana Tandavam Song: Overview
The song focuses on Ravana’s fierce personality, spiritual devotion and extraordinary presence. Rather than presenting him only as the antagonist of the Ramayana, the sequence highlights the complex relationship between his immense power, ambition and devotion to Lord Shiva.
Yash takes centre stage as Ravana, appearing in a dramatic setting surrounded by ritual imagery and powerful visuals. The sequence builds towards an energetic Tandav performance, creating a glimpse of how the character has been envisioned for the film.
The music adds to the intensity, bringing together traditional spiritual influences and a grand cinematic sound. The result is a sequence designed to establish Ravana as one of the most formidable and visually commanding characters in the epic.
What Makes the Song Special?
Yash as Ravana
Yash's portrayal is the main attraction of the song. His imposing screen presence and intense performance help convey Ravana's strength, pride and devotion. The visuals offer audiences an early look at the character before the film's larger conflict unfolds.
A Musical Tribute to Lord Shiva
The song takes inspiration from the Shiva Tandava Stotram, traditionally linked to Ravana's worship of Lord Shiva. Its devotional foundation gives the sequence a distinctive identity, while the arrangement adds scale and dramatic energy.
A. R. Rahman's Musical Composition
A. R. Rahman leads the composition, bringing his musical sensibility to this mythological sequence. The soundtrack forms an important part of the film's wider musical vision, which also involves acclaimed composer Hans Zimmer.
The Hindi version features vocals by Vishal Dadlani, with lyrics by Dr Kumar Vishwas. The Tamil version, titled Ravana Tandavam, features Anirudh Ravichander and G. V. Prakash Kumar.
Ramayana: Ravana Tandavam Song Credits
AttributeDetailsSong Title - Ravana Tandavam
Film - Ramayana
- Featured Actor - Yash
- Character - Ravana
- Lead Actor - Ranbir Kapoor
- Director: Nitesh Tiwari
- Producer: Namit Malhotra
- Music Composer: A. R. Rahman
- Hindi Singer: Vishal Dadlani
- Hindi Lyrics: Dr Kumar Vishwas
- Tamil Singers: Anirudh Ravichander, G. V. Prakash Kumar
- Music Supervision: A. R. Ameen, Hiral Viradia
- Production Companies: Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Monster Mind Creations
- Release Date: 20 October 2026
- Genre: Mythological, Devotional, Cinematic
