A viral censor report has put the spotlight back on Ramayana, the Nitesh Tiwari epic that brings Ranbir Kapoor back to the big screen after a three-year wait. The report, picked up by Filmibeat, claims the first part has been cleared with a U certificate — a rating that allows viewers of all ages — and has a reported runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes.
What the report says
The film is due in theatres on November 5, ahead of Diwali 2026. It is one of the most expensive Indian productions reported so far, with a budget of Rs 4,000 crore, and is produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash.
- CBFC rating: U — suitable for all age groups
- Reported runtime: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Release date: November 5, ahead of Diwali 2026
- Comparison: Animal ran 3 hours 21 minutes
Ranbir Kapoor leads as Lord Ram, with Yash, Sai Pallavi, Ravi Dubey, Sunny Deol, Anupam Kher, Lara Dutta, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil and Vivek Oberoi in the ensemble. The film also marks Ravi Dubey’s first major Bollywood outing and Ranbir’s first collaboration with Sai Pallavi and Yash.
Long, but not Ranbir’s longest
Fans had been wondering whether Ramayana would become Ranbir Kapoor’s longest film. According to the viral censor report, it does not. Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal still holds that mark at 3 hours and 21 minutes, six minutes longer than Ramayana’s reported 3 hours and 15 minutes.
That framing matters for the family audience at whom the U certificate is aimed: the film is long, but not unprecedented for a big-ticket Hindi release. A U rating also removes age restrictions, letting theatres position this as festive family programming.
One caveat: the report is still based on a social media post rather than an official CBFC statement. Until the makers confirm the runtime, treat 3 hours 15 minutes as a strong, widely circulated figure rather than a final board certificate.
Ranbir’s praise for Yash
In a widely shared interaction, Ranbir Kapoor spoke warmly about his co-star and producer Yash, saying he became a “massive fan” after watching KGF. He added that Yash “understands writing; he understands storytelling; he understands acting.”
For audiences, the censor note offers a practical planning detail: this is a 195-minute festive outing, and the U rating means families can decide together whether the big-screen experience suits younger children.
Source: Filmibeat