Ranbir's 'Ramayan Part 1' Clears US Censors with 3-Hour 15-Min Runtime

Director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra’s highly anticipated cinematic magnum opus, Ramayan – Part 1, has crossed a monumental international milestone ahead of its global theatrical rollout, successfully clearing overseas regulatory scrutiny in the United States. According to trade reports corroborated by Bollywood Hungama, the United States classification body, the Motion Picture Association (MPA), has officially granted the Ranbir Kapoor and Yash-led mythological epic a PG-13 certification. Mirroring the Central Board of Film Certification’s (CBFC) U/A rating in India, the PG-13 rating advises parental guidance for viewers under 13 years of age, signaling that the visual spectacle incorporates intense action set pieces and high-stakes dramatic conflicts integral to the legendary Sanskrit epic without restricting mainstream family audiences across overseas cinema circuits.

195-Minute Runtime Confirmed on IMAX: International English Cut Speculations

Alongside its overseas censorship clearance, official theatrical distribution parameters have revealed that audiences are in for a sprawling cinematic experience, with international IMAX listings confirming that Ramayan – Part 1 clocks in at an extensive 3 hours and 15 minutes (195 minutes). The expansive three-hour-plus duration highlights Nitesh Tiwari’s commitment to meticulous visual world-building, grand visual effects, and unhurried character arcs encompassing Lord Ram's early journey. Concurrently, parallel industry reports suggest that overseas distributors may also prepare a streamlined, alternate English-language international cut trimmed to approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes for non-diaspora Western markets, although producers have yet to formally verify if a shortened secondary version will accompany the full-length domestic cut across international territories.

Worldwide Diwali Theatrical Launch: Staggered Domestic and US Release Dates

With post-production and regulatory protocols rapidly falling into place, the global distribution calendar for Ramayan – Part 1 is set to dominate the lucrative 2026 festive window. The mythological mega-production will officially premiere across Indian and worldwide theaters on Thursday, November 5, 2026, timed directly to harness the peak Diwali holiday box office rush, followed by its wide North American and United States theatrical release on Friday, November 6, 2026. Featuring Ranbir Kapoor in the revered role of Lord Ram opposite Kannada superstar Yash stepping into the formidable persona of Ravana, the film’s certified runtime and international censor approval have set the stage for an unprecedented worldwide box office debut this November.