Nitesh Tiwari's directorial venture ‘Ramayana’ has officially arrived in theaters, but it comes with a major surprise for actor Satyen Chaturvedi, who originally played the character of Sumantra. The actor himself has openly revealed that his scenes were entirely removed from the final theatrical cut of the movie. Instead of expressing public disappointment or anger, Satyen accepted this cinematic choice with complete grace, expressing gratitude to the entire team for giving him the opportunity to be associated with ‘Ramayana’.
Sharing Emotions on Social Media
Satyen Chaturvedi took to his Instagram handle to share this update with his followers and well-wishers. He explained that even though audiences will not get to watch his performance as Sumantra on the big screen, the overall experience of working on the project remains deeply special to him. He noted that during the editing process, an actor's hard work often ends up on the cutting floor, which is an inherent part of the industry, and he chooses to cherish the entire journey as a wonderful memory.
Expressing Gratitude to the Team
In his emotional note, Satyen elaborated on the realities of filmmaking. He wrote that every single shot captured during a shoot does not necessarily make it to the final cut, and this is simply a part of their ongoing journey. He specifically mentioned Nitesh Tiwari's direction and Namit Malhotra's backing of ‘Ramayana’ while addressing the removal of his scenes. Despite his contribution being edited out, Satyen thanked casting director Mukesh Chhabra for selecting him to portray Sumantra, a pivotal figure linked to King Dasharatha's royal court.
No Official Word from the Makers
Continuing his heartfelt message, Satyen wrote that while these specific sequences could not make the theatrical cut, the memories and working experience will stay with him forever. He expressed thankfulness for being part of such a grand cinematic endeavor. However, Satyen did not elaborate on the specific reasons or circumstances that led to the exclusion of his scenes. At the same time, the filmmakers have not yet released any official statement explaining this editorial decision.
Box Office Success in Two Days
While casting discussions continue, the film is performing exceptionally well at the box office. ‘Ramayana’ has crossed the massive 100 crore milestone at the domestic box office within just two days of its theatrical run. After recording a massive opening of 64.85 करोड़ on Thursday, the collections saw a drop of about 25.9 percent on Friday, bringing in 48.05 करोड़ on its second day. With these numbers, the total net collection of the film in India has reached 112.90 करोड़. The high-profile film features Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash in the lead roles.
