New Delhi, Oct. 20 -- Chief Minister of West Bengal Suvendu Adhikari announced that the upcoming film, Ramayana Part 1, will be tax-free in the state. The development comes days ahead of its release worldwide. Starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallvi and Yash, the film's advance booking opened in India on October 20.

Ahead of Vijayadashami 2026, CM Suvendu Adhikari announced the news as the Ramayana cast joined him in Dussehra celebrations in Kolkata on Tuesday.

Announcing the tax exemption, Adhikari said that Ramayana would be tax-free in the state, citing examples of The Kashmir Files, The Bengal Files and The Kerala Story among others. He also talked about the possibility of more films on Indian mythology.

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