Ramayana: Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana cleared by CBFC with U certificate

Ranbir Kapoor Ramayana (Pic/X)

Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's much-anticipated film Ramayana has received clearance from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its theatrical release. The film has been awarded a 'U' certificate, with a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes. This comes after the film received a PG-13 rating in the US, with its English version reportedly having a shorter runtime.

Ramayana CBFC details

According to the CBFC website, as quoted by Times Now News, Ramayana has been cleared with a 'U' certificate. The censor board has set the runtime at 195 minutes, or 3 hours and 15 minutes.

As per the CBFC website, the official synopsis of Ramayana is, "When Rakshasa emperor Ravana, invincible to all but man, conquers the three worlds, Lord Vishnu descends as noble prince Rama. Bound by his father's vow, Rama enters perilous exile with virtuous Sita and devoted Lakshmana. When Ravana abducts Sita, God in human form rises to fight the greatest war ever."

To note, Ranbir Kapoor and Yash's Ramayana has received a PG-13 rating in the US for strong violence and bloody images. As per an earlier report in Variety, the English version of the film will be around 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut, making for a more concise edit aimed at global viewers.

More about Ramayana

Ahead of its worldwide release, Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana had its premiere in LA. The screening sparked speculation about a post-credit scene teasing a major character in the film's sequel. While fans believe it could be Lord Hanuman, played by Sunny Deol, a viewer has claimed that the scene features the deity's introduction. Critics also confirmed that Ramayana 2 is releasing in 2028.

The film stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai as Goddess Sita, Ravie Dubey as Lord Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, among others. It also includes an ensemble cast featuring Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Vivek Oberoi, Rakul Preet Singh, Indira Krishnan, Nitish Sharma, Kunal Kapoor, and others.

The film is reportedly set to release in nearly 40 languages across the globe. The advance bookings for the epic opened on October 20, and according to early box office figures, the film has already collected USD 2.58 million in overseas advance bookings across five countries.