Nitesh Tiwari’s 195-Minute Epic ‘Ramayana’ Cleared with ‘U’ Certificate by CBFC
In a monumental development for the Indian film exhibition sector, director Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological magnum opus Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has officially been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) with a clean 'U' (Universal) certificate, passing through scrutiny without a single audio cut or visual redaction. The landmark certification, handed over to the filmmakers on October 30, 2026, paves the way for unobstructed family and multi-generational footfalls across theatres worldwide. While recent tentpole cinematic releases such as Vvaan and Drishyam 3 also navigated the censor board without cuts but secured restrictive 'UA 16+' classifications, Ramayana has achieved an unrestricted universal viewing clearance, verifying that the visual grandeur and narrative reverence of the ₹4,000-crore adaptation are suitable for cinema lovers of every single age demographic.
Uncut 195-Minute Cinematic Canvas: CBFC Approves Grand 3-Hour-15-Minute Runtime
According to verification metrics reported by trade portal Bollywood Hungama, the grand theatrical cut of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend stands at an expansive runtime of 195 minutes, translating to an immersive viewing experience of 3 hours and 15 minutes. The examining committee of the CBFC cleared the production in its entirety, leaving the epic’s dialogue delivery, expansive visual battles, and spiritual motifs entirely intact without imposing any modifications, beeped phrases, or scene deletions. The runtime provides ample breathing room to authentically depict the scale of the classical epic without compressing critical story arcs, offering domestic and global multiplex chains a pristine, uncompromised festival spectacle to headline their holiday marquee lineups.
Adapting Valmiki’s Epic: Global Production Scale and Star-Studded Diwali Rollout
Faithfully anchored in the foundational Sanskrit epic composed by Maharishi Valmiki, Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is mounted as a visionary two-part cinematic franchise produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with global visual effects powerhouse DNEG and superstar Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. The production features a landmark ensemble cast headlined by Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Mother Sita, Kannada superstar Yash as Lanka king Ravana, Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, and Ravi Dubey as Lakshman. The sprawling historical canvas is further enriched by legendary screen veteran Arun Govil depicting King Dasharatha, Rakul Preet Singh portraying Shurpanakha, alongside prominent turns by Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Shobhana, Saurabh Sachdeva, Faisal Malik, and Lara Dutta. With Part 1 confirmed for a massive worldwide theatrical premiere on November 5, 2026, and the concluding sequel slated for Diwali 2027, the clean censor approval seals the stage for one of the most widely accessible cinematic rollouts in Indian box-office history.
