Composer, singer and actor GV Prakash Kumar has joined Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana as a singer. He has lent his voice to Yash's Ravana in the film. The musician shared how he became part of the project, and the story behind it is simple — a phone call from his mentor AR Rahman.
How GV Prakash Kumar Became Part of Ramayana
In an exclusive conversation with India Today Digital, GV Prakash said he received an unexpected call from AR Rahman shortly after returning from Ayodhya. The offer came as a surprise to him. He described being associated with the epic as a significant experience.
His trip to Ayodhya was for the launch of 'Awadhiya Ke Raja', a song from his recently released Hindi film Nayyi Navelli, starring Yami Gautam. It was his first visit to the city. That visit became even more memorable when the call inviting him to sing for Ramayana came in right after he got back.
"The moment I came back from Ayodhya, I..." — GV Prakash Kumar, in conversation with India Today Digital
Why This Casting Matters for Ramayana
Ramayana is one of the biggest projects in Indian cinema right now, and Yash's Ravana is one of its most talked-about roles. Getting a voice for that character is not a small job. The makers have brought in GV Prakash, a musician with years of work as a composer and singer behind him.
What stands out here is the chain of events. A song launch in Ayodhya led to a call from AR Rahman, and that call led to a role in Ramayana. GV Prakash has spoken about the moment with clear honesty — he did not expect it, and he values it.
- GV Prakash Kumar sings for Yash's Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana
- The invitation came through a call from AR Rahman
- The call came shortly after GV Prakash returned from Ayodhya
- He was in Ayodhya for the launch of 'Awadhiya Ke Raja' from Nayyi Navelli
- It was his first visit to Ayodhya
Our Take: A Small Call That Says a Lot
In our view, this news is worth paying attention to for one simple reason — it shows how AR Rahman still opens doors for the people he mentored. GV Prakash did not chase this role. He got a call. That says something about the trust between them.
To put it plainly, Ramayana is a film where every choice will be watched closely. The voice of Ravana has to carry weight, anger and depth. Picking GV Prakash for that job is a decision fans will judge once they hear it. For now, the story behind the casting is as interesting as the casting itself — a musician came back from Ayodhya, his phone rang, and he became part of an epic.
For readers, the takeaway is straightforward. Watch for how Ravana sounds in Ramayana. That voice will now carry a bit of Ayodhya in it too.
