Ramayana Screentime Rumors: Why These Speculations Are Baseless and Silly
Director Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious two-part Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram and Sai Pallavi as Sita, is shaping up to be one of the most awaited Indian epics. The film’s first part is set to release for Diwali 2026, with the second installment planned for Diwali 2027.
While excitement is sky-high, social media is buzzing with baseless and silly screentime speculations that are confusing fans.
A few days ago, a rumor suggested that Yash, who plays Ravana, will only have 15 minutes of screen time in the first part. This speculation has since been debunked—Yash will reportedly have more than one hour of screen presence in the first part alone.
But before that chatter could settle, a new round of speculation started—this time involving Sunny Deol, who plays Lord Hanuman. The claim? Hanuman will also appear for just 15 minutes in the first part.
These claims are not only unfounded but also unrealistic, considering that Ramayana’s core narrative heavily involves characters like Ravana, Hanuman, Lakshmana, and Vibhishana in Part 1 itself.
While it’s true that the climactic battle and certain sequences may be stretched into Part 2 for cinematic impact, all key mythological characters are expected to be introduced and given substantial presence in the first installment.
Ever since the initial glimpse of Ramayana dropped, wild theories and rumors have taken over fan discussions online. However, most of these screentime rumors are best ignored, as the story of Ramayana inherently demands balanced prominence for its ensemble cast.
