# Two 'Ramayana' Cuts in Theaters

> Sony releases two 'Ramayana' versions: English cut and Hindi original.
- Title: Two 'Ramayana' Cuts in Theaters · IndieWire | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: ramayana, hindi, english cut, sony pictures, bollywood, epic film, IndieWire
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/features/commentary/ramayana-movie-english-cut-vs-hindi-1235225811
- Author: Siddhant Adlakha
- Published: 2026-11-05T21:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: ramayana, hindi, english cut, sony pictures, bollywood, epic film, entertainment, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Sony's English-language 'Ramayana' cut is shorter than the Hindi version but aims for cross-cultural appeal.