Ramayana: 3 Hours 15 Minutes Not Enough?

Namit Malhotra's Ramayana: Part 1 released on ocassion of Diwali is getting mixed response. The film has a runtime of around 3 hours and 15 minutes and audiences are now surprised to learn that an interesting action sequence is missing from the Indian version.

A deleted scene from the film has gone viral on social media. This sequence is part of the international cut but was not included in the version screened in Indian theatres. After watching the leaked footage, many fans are questioning why the makers decided to remove such an important action moment.

The viral footage reportedly shows Lord Rama saving Sita and Lakshmana from three dangerous wolf-like creatures. The sequence is said to take place after the Surpanakha episode.

In the scene, an injured Lakshmana is seen accompanying Sita through a rocky area. Suddenly, three frightening creatures start chasing them. To escape from the attack, Sita and Lakshmana take shelter inside a cave near a waterfall.

Just when the situation becomes dangerous, Lord Rama makes a powerful entry with his bow and arrow. He releases a single arrow and kills all three creatures saving Sita and Lakshmana.

The continuation of this scene is there in Indian version. But the question among audiences is why the makers removed this particular sequence from the Indian theatrical version. Many are feeling that some or other scene might have removed to reduce time instead of this interesting scene.