Updated On: 17 February, 2026 03:43 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A.R. Rahman has announced a 40-day digital detox to focus on completing the music for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana ahead of its grand March 27 event in Mumbai. The film features Ranbir Kapoor, Yash and Sai Pallavi in key roles

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Social media can truly be a source of distraction. Having realised this, A. R. Rahman has decided to stay away from the internet and focus solely on his work. The music composer announced that he is going on a 40-day digital detox to concentrate on the upcoming Ramayana event. He made the announcement during a live concert in Chennai.
According to a report in Bollywood Hungama, a source said, “There is a major event for Namit Malhotra–Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana coming up in March 2026, in which all the actors and technicians of the film will be announced to the public. Rahman needs to complete his work before that event. He will be working at a more rapid pace than usual to meet the deadline.”