A controversy has erupted in Maharashtra over the apparent absence of a Marathi version in the multilingual release of Ranbir Kapoor’s film “Ramayana.” NCP leader Babasaheb Patil questions why Marathi is left out and calls for the makers to add a Marathi dub and organise a fresh theatrical release across the state.
Patil writes to Namit Malhotra, who heads the NCP’s film and cultural department in Maharashtra, urging him to press the producers on language inclusion. The row is tied to Patil’s argument that Marathi has a nearly 1,000-year literary and cultural legacy and is recognised as a “Classical Language.” He also says Maharashtra’s status as a major theatrical market means Marathi-speaking audiences should be able to watch the film in their mother tongue.
Across the coverage, outlets largely focus on the same demand—Marathi dubbing and a re-release. One outlet additionally cites details of the reported language lineup for the film’s domestic theatrical release, while others present the same core claim without adding further specifics.
