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Ayodhya’s 7th ‘Filmy Ramlila’ Opens With 3D Spectacle at Ramkatha Park

The state-backed production runs nightly through Oct. 2, culminating in the planned burning of a 240‑foot Ravana plus 190‑foot effigies of Meghnad, Kumbhakaran.

Ayodhya’s Ramleela Day 1 Full of Grandeur: Vindu Dara Singh as Lord Shiva, Avtar Gill as Narad Muni Fascinate Devotees | Image: ANI
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Overview

  • The edition opened on Sept. 22 on a 120‑foot stage using advanced 3D technology for a cinematic retelling of the Ramayana.
  • Organisers and the Uttar Pradesh government have scheduled the run through Oct. 2, when the Ravana Dahan is set to conclude the festival.
  • Prominent performers include Bindu Dara Singh as Lord Shiva, Manoj Tiwari as Bali, Puneet Issar as Parashuram, and Ravi Kishan as Kewat, with Manika Vishwakarma as Sita, Rahul Bhuchar as Ram, and Vijay Saxena as Ravana.
  • Founder-president Subhash Malik said a team of 60 artisans from four states built the giant effigies, blending traditional craft with modern stagecraft.
  • Organisers say last year’s telecasts drew about 470 million viewers and that this year’s performances will be broadcast live daily from 7 pm to 10 pm.