Nitesh Tiwari’s two-part Ramayana is taking a distinctly global approach, with separate cuts reportedly being prepared for Indian and international audiences.
According to sources, the English version will be around 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi cut, with songs omitted and some scenes trimmed for international audiences. “The film will not have any songs and also some scenes will be trimmed to suit the palate of international audiences,” a source said. “While Indian audiences are used to three-hour-plus films with songs, that doesn’t hold true for a global audience.”
The Indian-language versions are expected to retain the songs, while the international English cut will offer a tighter narrative. The move reflects the makers’ attempt to adapt the theatrical experience for audiences unfamiliar with the conventions of Indian cinema. The global rollout is equally ambitious. Sony Pictures is distributing the film internationally across more than 50,000 screens, according to the source.
The English-language version is also being localised using AI-powered lip-sync technology, allowing the dubbed dialogue to align with the actors’ performances.
The film’s international strategy includes languages such as English, Spanish and Japanese. So while Indian audiences get the fuller musical experience, overseas viewers will reportedly see a leaner cut—shorter, song-free and selectively trimmed.
It is an unusual strategy for an Indian epic: not merely dubbing Ramayana for different territories, but tailoring the theatrical experience itself for different markets.
Highlight: while Indian audiences get fuller musical experience, overseas viewers will reportedly see a leaner cut!
Songless:
The English-language international cut will reportedly have all songs removed. The move is intriguing given that A.R. Rahman is composing the songs, while Rahman and Hans Zimmer are associated with the background score. The score will remain, while the musical sequences are being dropped for international audiences. Indian audiences are expected to get the fuller musical experience, while overseas viewers will see a leaner, more streamlined Ramayana.
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