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Ramayana Event Postponed in Maharashtra Due to Severe Drought
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News18•10-10-2026, 09:51
Ramayana Event Postponed in Maharashtra Due to Severe Drought
- •A grand promotional event for the upcoming film Ramayana, scheduled for October 11, 2026, in Ramtek, has been postponed.
- •MLA Ashish Jaiswal confirmed the postponement in a video, citing the severe drought in Maharashtra and the priority of supporting farmers as the main reasons.
- •Actors Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Ravie Dubey along with the film team were expected to attend the event to launch a song from Ramayana Part 1.
- •The film's team reportedly agreed to extend support to farmers during this challenging period.
- •Meanwhile, US theatre listings indicate that Ramayana will release in two versions, with the English cut being 30 minutes shorter than the Hindi version.
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The grand interaction program and song launch event for the film Ramayana in Ramtek has been postponed because Maharashtra is facing a severe drought, making support for farmers the top priority for organizers and the film team.
Actor Ranbir Kapoor, actress Sai Pallavi, Ravie Dubey, and the rest of the film's team were expected to participate in the special program scheduled for October 11, 2026.
According to US theatre chain listings, the Hindi version of Ramayana Part 1 has a runtime of 3 hours and 15 minutes, while the English-language cut, titled Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, is 30 minutes shorter at 2 hours and 45 minutes.
