Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi's Ramayana made tax-free in West Bengal ahead of release, CM Suvendu Adhikari announces on Dussehra
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Filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari 's ambitious adaptation of the Hindu epic Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama and Yash as Ravana, has been made tax-free in West Bengal. Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari made the announcement on Dussehra, ahead of the movie's theatrical rollout on November 5, 2026.
Adding to this, Ramayana will rollout worldwide on November 5. Ramayana revealed tax-free in West Bengal In conversation with ANI on Tuesday, Adhikari shared, "The Ramayana movie has been made tax-free. The Kerala Story, The Kashmir Files, and The Bengal Files—all of these will be (or have been) made tax-free, and the same will apply to Ramayana. In the days to come, we will see films on Shri Krishna and Arjuna, as well as the Mahabharata..."
Meanwhile, The Chief Minister also expressed grief over the stampede at a Durga Puja pandal in Kolkata's Chorbagan area. He shared, "We also carry a deep pain in our hearts regarding the incident at the Durga Puja pandal in Chorbagan area. From this very stage, we offered prayers for those affected as well. We observed a moment of silence. Everyone stands with the grieving family."
Notably, Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and backed by Namit Malhotra, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Yash as Ravana, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The movie also features Rakul Preet Singh, Vivek Oberoi, Arun Govil, Lara Dutta, Sheeba Chaddha, Shobana and Faisal Malik, among others, in key roles.
As per the latest buzz, Mounted on a reported budget of ₹ 4,000 crore rupees for its two parts, the movie is being planned as an ambitious cinematic adaptation of the Indian epic.
In further updates, When the makers unveiled the movie's first look, featuring Ranbir as Lord Rama, it received mixed reactions online. While some viewers questioned the star's casting, others criticised the visual effects. However, the movie's subsequent trailer received a more positive response from many viewers, with some noting the improvements made by the makers following audience feedback.
On top of that, The movie's distribution plans include Dil Raju in the Telugu-speaking states, Karan Johar in the Hindi-speaking market and Sony Pictures for its international rollout, according to the information provided.
Backed by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios, Yash's Monster Mind Creations and DNEG, the movie is planned as a two-part rollout. The first part is scheduled to arrive in theatres on November 5, 2026, coinciding with Diwali.
Source: Hindustan Times