From IndieWire · Siddhant Adlakha · · 40s
Two 'Ramayana' Cuts in Theaters
Sony releases two 'Ramayana' versions: English cut and Hindi original.
In brief
Sony releases two 'Ramayana' versions: English cut and Hindi original. Sony's English-language 'Ramayana' cut is shorter than the Hindi version but aims for cross-cultural appeal. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Sony releases two 'Ramayana' versions
Sony has released two competing versions of the Bollywood epic for theaters.
English cut is shorter than Hindi original
The English-language version is almost half an hour shorter than the Hindi original and cuts key material.
Sony targets cross-cultural audiences
Sony hopes to attract non-Bollywood viewers through English dub and global marketing strategies.
At a glance
Sony's English-language 'Ramayana' cut is shorter than the Hindi version but aims for cross-cultural appeal.
