Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 3 hrs ago
Bombay High Court orders anti-piracy protection for Ramayana
The Bombay High Court has ordered anti-piracy protection for Ramayana ahead of its theatrical release.
The case was brought by Godpower Media, which says it holds the film’s copyright and exploitation rights in India and overseas.
Footage from both trailers was reportedly recorded secretly and shared online, despite security measures for preview screenings.
The court’s interim order bars unidentified people and digital platforms from recording, uploading, streaming or distributing the film without permission.
Platforms and internet providers must block reported links after Godpower sends them written notice identifying the unauthorised content.
The first part is due in cinemas worldwide on November 5, and a second instalment is planned for Diwali 2027.
The two films together have been described in court as having an estimated budget of about ₹4,000 crore.
The Bombay High Court granted interim anti-piracy protection for the upcoming film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend.
The order restrains unidentified people and digital platforms from unauthorised recording, uploading, streaming or distributing the film.
Internet service providers and platforms must block or remove infringing links after Godpower Media provides written notice and URLs.
Godpower told the court that footage from both trailers had been secretly recorded and circulated online despite confidentiality measures.
The film is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release on November 5, 2026.
- Who
- The Bombay High Court, in a case brought by Godpower Media Private Limited.
- What
- The court granted an interim dynamic injunction against unauthorised recording and distribution of the film.
- When
- The order was passed on Monday, November 2, 2026.
- Where
- The Bombay High Court in India; the order concerns online platforms and the film’s worldwide release.
- Why
- Godpower sought to protect its copyright and exploitation rights after trailer footage was secretly recorded and circulated online.
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Justice Madhav Jamdar granted the interim anti-piracy injunction.
Ramayana is scheduled for worldwide theatrical release.
The matter is scheduled to be heard next.
- Copyright holder
- Godpower Media Private Limited
- Judge
- Justice Madhav Jamdar
- First instalment budget
- Rs 2,000 crore
- Combined two-part budget
- Rs 4,000 crore
- Theatrical release
- November 5, 2026
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What people are saying
Prima facie, the plaintiff (Godpower) has real and well-founded apprehension that the film or parts of it will be recorded and uploaded, streamed, or communicated to the public on various platforms.
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