Ramayana Gets PG-13 in US and a 3 Hour 15 Minute Runtime Listing, Ranbir Kapoor's Epic Set for November 5 Release
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1, starring Ranbir Kapoor, has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association (MPA) in the United States and is listed with a runtime of 3 hours 15 minutes ahead of its worldwide release on November 5, 2026, according to Bollywood Hungama and Box Office Worldwide.
The US rating
The MPA passed the film with a PG-13 rating "for sequences of strong violence and action, and some bloody images," Bollywood Hungama reported. The rating indicates that some material may be inappropriate for children under 13, and it is broadly comparable to the U/A category in India, according to the same report. Box Office Worldwide said the description suggests the adaptation keeps the battle-heavy intensity central to the epic.
The runtime
- 3 hours 15 minutes: Bollywood Hungama said the film has been passed internationally with a runtime of more than three hours and pointed to IMAX's website, which lists 3 hours 15 minutes. AMC Theatres' listing for the film also shows 3 hours 15 minutes and a PG-13 rating, with the film described as Hindi with English subtitles.
- An English version may be shorter: Bollywood Hungama added that, according to trade sources, the English version is expected to be around 2 hours 45 minutes. That figure has not been confirmed by the makers.
- Ranbir's long films: Bollywood Hungama notes this is the second Ranbir Kapoor film after Animal (2023) to run beyond three hours.
- Earlier comments: In an interview in April, Ranbir Kapoor compared the project to Lord of the Rings and suggested the two parts could add up to around six hours, per India TV.
Note: The runtime and rating come from exhibitor listings and the MPA's website as relayed by trade outlets. Wipidia has not seen an official announcement from the makers or an Indian CBFC certificate, so the Indian runtime could differ.
Release and formats
The film, produced by Namit Malhotra, releases worldwide on November 5, with Part 2 following at Diwali 2027. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, it stars Ranbir Kapoor as Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana, with music by Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman. Bollywood Hungama's report describes it as set for the biggest global release for an Indian film, a claim made by the outlet and not independently verified.
What to watch next
- The CBFC certificate and the exact runtime in India.
- Advance booking, reportedly due around Dussehra but not officially confirmed.
- The full trailer and any further songs.
- Whether the shorter English cut is confirmed.
Quick Facts
| Film | Ramayana: Part 1 |
| US rating | PG-13, for "sequences of strong violence and action, and some bloody images" |
| Listed runtime | 3 hours 15 minutes (IMAX and AMC listings) |
| English version | Reportedly about 2 hours 45 minutes (trade sources) |
| Release date | November 5, 2026, worldwide |
| Part 2 | Diwali 2027 |
| Director | Nitesh Tiwari |
| Lead cast | Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash |
| Indian CBFC certificate | Not yet reported |
This story is based on reports from Bollywood Hungama, Box Office Worldwide, India TV and AMC Theatres' listing as of October 15, 2026, and may be updated.