Ramayana Deleted VIRAL Scene: Rama Rescues Sita, Lakshman In International Cut - Fans Ask Makers 'Why Did You Rob Us?'

Ramayana: International cut showing Rama saving Sita, Lakshman from three wolves has gone viral

A never-before-seen action sequence from Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1 is going viral on social media after footage reportedly from the international cut of the film surfaced online. The scene depicts Sita and Lakshman being chased by three ferocious wolf-like beings until Lord Rama comes to their rescue. Indian viewers noticed that the sequence was missing from the version shown in local cinemas, prompting discussion about the various edits. While many fans have praised its visuals and action, many others have asked the makers to bring back the sequence in the Indian release.

What happens in the viral Ramayana scene?

The sequence reportedly takes place after the episode involving Surpanakha, when Lakshman cuts off her nose. It is linked to the confrontation with Khara and Dushana and their army of 14,000 rakshasas.

In the viral video circulating on the internet, Lakshman is seen wounded as he and Sita walk through a rocky terrain. Some ferocious wolf-like creatures are after them. They find a cave near a waterfall and take shelter. The creatures are closing in, and Rama makes a dramatic entrance. He takes his bow and kills all three with a single arrow. He rescues Sita and Lakshman. The sequence has received the audience's attention for its action choreography, visual effects and the heroic moment where Rama intervenes.

Why is the scene getting debated?

The controversy began after fans noticed that the scene was reportedly present in the international Hindi version but not in the Indian theatrical cut. This has surprised many viewers who had previously been told that the international English-language version would be 30 minutes shorter than its Hindi counterpart before its release. The English cut was supposed to remove songs and trim parts for overseas audiences.

The discovery of an action sequence seemingly retained in an international version but absent in the Indian release has therefore raised questions about how the different edits were put together.

As of now, the makers have not come out in the open about why they decided to remove this particular sequence from the Indian theatrical version. There is no confirmed announcement on if it will be restored in a subsequent release. We have not independently verified the precise differences between the circulated footage and the officially screened versions.

Netizens react to missing Ramayana scene

The clip has generated a lot of discussion on X (formerly Twitter), with fans questioning why a major heroic moment was left out. Some viewers have also compared the Indian and international versions of the film and have questioned why the sequence was not shown to domestic audiences in theatres. Others have used the conversation to revisit their critiques of some of the creative and editing choices in the movie.

One viewer tagged producer Namit Malhotra and wrote, "What have you done @malhotra_namit Robbing Ram Bhakts from this Epic Moment. Release this rn @WorldOfRamayana attach this from Monday!" Another excited response read, "Ohhh My Goodness WHATTTA CRAZZZY SCENE NAMITASUR you Robbed us the Generational Heroism Scene." A user hailed the visual effects, saying the scene deserved to be in the original Hindi version and called the VFX "purely Hollywood level".

About Ramayana: Part 1

Ramayana: Part 1 is directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra. It stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lost Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana and Ravie Dubey as Lakshman. The two-part big-screen adaptation is a grand-scale take on the ancient Indian epic, with music from Hans Zimmer and AR Rahman.