Ramayana gets PG-13 rating in the US; Ranbir Kapoor, Yash’s film clocks 3 hours and 15 minutes runtime
Here's the latest update from the Bollywood world:
Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana , which is being called as Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is gearing up for its global rollout, with the international trailer set to be unveiled in Bengaluru on October 15. Starring Ranbir Kapoor , Sai Pallavi and Yash , the much-anticipated epic has drawn attention ahead of its theatrical rollout, with its US age rating and reported runtime becoming the latest talking points. Now, the runtime and rating for the movie has been revealed, due to its certification internationally.
Adding to this, Ramayana gets PG-13 rating ahead of rollout; Ranbir Kapoor’s epic as per reports has a 3-hour-plus runtime. Ramayana gets a PG-13 rating in the US The Motion Picture Association (MPA) in the United States has given Ramayana: Rise of a Legend a PG-13 rating, indicating that some of its content may not be suitable for children below the age of 13. The classification advises parental guidance for younger viewers and is broadly comparable to India's U/A certification, although the two rating systems have different guidelines.
Meanwhile, According to the MPA's official website, the rating is based on the movie's intense action sequences, violence and some graphic images involving blood. The classification offers an early indication of what audiences can expect from the movie's portrayal of the epic's battles and larger-than-life confrontations.
Notably, The movie's duration has also become a subject of discussion ahead of its rollout. IMAX lists the movie's runtime is at 3 hours and 15 minutes, suggesting that the movie could run well beyond the three-hour mark. However, trade sources indicate that the English-language version may be shorter, with a reported runtime of around 2 hours and 45 minutes. The makers have yet to confirm the final duration.
As per the latest buzz, If the longer runtime is verified, Ramayana will become Ranbir Kapoor's second movie to cross the three-hour mark. His first was Sandeep Reddy Vanga 's Animal, which had a runtime of 3 hours and 21 minutes.
In further updates, The event is being hosted by Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations. On Wednesday night, Namit Malhotra shared an official statement which read,“When we set out to make Ramayana, our dream was always to take one of India’s greatest stories to the world. Tomorrow, that dream takes another big step forward. Sony Pictures begins its international campaign for Ramayana, introducing this timeless story to audiences across the globe, many of whom will be discovering it for the very first time.”
On top of that, The post further read, “For a movie born in India to be presented to the world on the scale of a global cinematic event is something we as Indians are incredibly proud of.” The producer's note ended with the lines "Our truth. Our history. From India to the world. Jai Shri Ram." The post was signed by Namit, director Nitesh Tiwari and Yash.
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios in collaboration with eight-time Oscar-winning visual effects company DNEG and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, Ramayana is planned as a two-part cinematic epic. The first instalment is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical rollout on November 5, 2026, while the second part is planned for Diwali 2027.
Source: Hindustan Times