Ramayana: Rise of a Legend has cleared the censor board ahead of its theatrical releaseStarring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, Nitesh Tiwari’s mythological epic has received a U certificate, with its runtime now revealed.
Published: October 31, 2026, 9:18 AM IST
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Ramayana gets U certificate from CBFC with zero cuts (PC: Instagram)
Ranbir Kapoor’s much-awaited mythological epic Ramayana: Rise of a Legend is getting closer to its theatrical release, and a major update has now arrived ahead of its big-screen debutThe film, which brings one of India’s most celebrated epics to the big screen, has been making headlines for its grand scale, impressive cast and visual presentationWith audiences eagerly waiting to see Ranbir as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, the latest development has added to the excitement surrounding the filmDirected by Nitesh Tiwari, the film has now cleared an important stage before reaching cinemasThe Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has completed its certification process, and details about its rating and theatrical duration have also come to light.
Ramayana gets U certificate from CBFC with zero cuts
According to the CBFC website, as reported by Times Now News, Ramayana has received a U certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification on October 30, 2026
The film’s official synopsis reads, “When Rakshasa emperor Ravana, invincible to all but man, conquers the three worlds, Lord Vishnu descends as noble prince RamaBound by his father’s vow, Rama enters perilous exile with virtuous Sita and devoted LakshmanaWhen Ravana abducts Sita, God in human form rises to fight the greatest war ever.”
A U certificate means that the film is suitable for unrestricted public exhibition and can be watched by audiences across age groupsThis is particularly significant for a film based on the Ramayana, which is expected to attract families and viewers from different generations.
Ramayana runtime: Ranbir Kapoor’s film is 3 hours 15 minutes long
The other major update is Ramayana’s runtimeAs mentioned on its censor certificate, Ramayana has a theatrical duration of 195 minutes, which means audiences will spend 3 hours and 15 minutes watching the film.
The lengthy runtime gives an idea of the scale of the project and the story that the makers are bringing to cinemasHowever, the film’s duration also means that audiences can expect an extended theatrical experience.
The certification details were reported on October 30, 2026, just days before the film’s scheduled releaseThe Hindi version’s certificate lists the runtime as 195 minutes.
#Xclusiv… ‘RAMAYANA’ RUN TIME… #Ramayana [#Hindi version] certified ‘U’ by #CBFC on 30 October 2026Duration: 195.00 min:sec [3 hours, 15 min, 00 sec]#India
⭐ Theatrical release date: [Thursday] 5 November 2026https://t.co/bmQXyKGxJA
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) October 30, 2026
Ramayana: Cast and story
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as RavanaThe ensemble cast also includes Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as King Dashrath, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha.
The film follows the epic story of Lord Rama, his exile, the abduction of Sita by Ravana and the battle between good and evil.
Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic adaptationThe first instalment is scheduled to release in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, ahead of DiwaliWith its U certification and runtime now revealed, the film is gearing up for one of the most anticipated theatrical releases of the year 2026.
