# Ramayana English cut to be 30 minutes shorter, no songs

2026-09-18T07:18:09+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 3 independent outlets

The English version of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part One will be about 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut and will have no songs, according to a Variety India report cited by multiple outlets. The decision is based on different viewing preferences: Indian audiences accept three-hour-plus films with songs, while international viewers prefer a faster-paced edit. The music and score by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman will remain a major element in Indian-language versions. Sony Pictures has confirmed an early international release on November 5, 2026, with previews on November 4. The Indian release is set for November 8, during Diwali. Part Two is planned for Diwali 2027. The official runtime has not been announced, but Ranbir Kapoor has said the two-part saga will feature nearly six hours of visuals and action.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All three sources report the same Variety India story with a neutral, factual tone, so stance analysis finds uniform straight reporting. The coverage focuses on the business logic behind separate cuts: tailoring run time and songs for different markets. The implication is that the makers see the English version as a global product competing against Hollywood and Japanese releases, not just a dubbed Indian film. The box office clash on November 5 with Godzilla Minus Zero and The Cat In The Hat will be the first test of that strategy.

## Coverage

- indiatvnews.com (neutral report) <https://www.indiatvnews.com/entertainment/news/ramayana-english-version-to-be-30-minutes-shorter-than-hindi-cut-will-have-no-songs-report-2026-09-18-1054594>
  Straight report of the Variety India story, no added commentary.
- timesofindia.indiatimes.com (neutral report) <https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/ramayana-runtime-in-english-to-be-shorter-hindi-cut-of-ranbir-kapoor-and-yash-starrer-to-be-30-minutes-longer-with-song-sequences/articleshow/134327808.cms>
  Reports the news with a source quote and extra detail on release dates.
- timesnownews.com (neutral report) <https://www.timesnownews.com/entertainment-news/bollywood/ramayana-english-version-to-be-30-minutes-shorter-than-hindi-cut-with-no-songs-report-article-156180212>
  Expands on the report with cast details, no slant.

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