Archive · 18 Sep 2026
Ramayana English Cut Reportedly Shorter, Without Songs
Ramayana is a large two-part movie directed by Nitesh Tiwari.
It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.
The movie is being prepared for Indian and international audiences.
Reports say the English version will be about 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi version.
It will reportedly have no songs, and some scenes may be removed.
The Hindi and other Indian-language versions are expected to keep the songs.
The makers say they are making different versions for different audiences, according to reports.
The first part is planned to reach cinemas around Diwali or November 2026, but the reported changes have not been officially confirmed.
The English version of Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana is reportedly about 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut.
The international version is expected to remove songs and trim selected scenes.
The reported changes are intended to suit international theatrical audiences and viewing preferences.
The Hindi and other Indian-language versions are expected to retain the film’s musical portions.
Ramayana Part One is planned for a worldwide theatrical release around Diwali or November 2026, though the makers have not officially confirmed the reported cuts.
- Who
- Ramayana is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash, Ravi Dubey and Sunny Deol in major roles.
- What
- The English-language version is reportedly 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi version, with songs removed and some scenes trimmed.
- When
- The reports were published on September 18, 2026; Part One is scheduled for release around Diwali or November 2026.
- Where
- The film is being prepared for theatrical release in India and international markets, including English-language distribution outside India.
- Why
- According to reports, the changes are intended to make the film more suitable for international theatrical audiences who may be less accustomed to long films with songs.
Indian-language release
International release
Runtime and music
Indian-language release
The Hindi and other Indian-language versions are expected to retain the film’s songs and fuller musical presentation.
International release
The English version is reportedly being made about 30 minutes shorter and without songs.
Audience strategy
Indian-language release
The Indian release is being presented with musical elements that are familiar to Indian film audiences.
International release
The international cut is being tailored to overseas theatrical viewing habits, with selected scenes trimmed.
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Reported English cut
- About 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi version
- Reported changes
- Songs removed and selected scenes trimmed
- Indian-language versions
- Hindi and other Indian-language versions are expected to retain the music
- Global distributor
- Sony Pictures will handle distribution outside India
- Production budget
- The two-part project has a reported combined budget of around Rs 4,000 crore
- Release plan
- Part One is planned for a worldwide theatrical release around Diwali or November 2026
