Entertainment · Indian Cinema · 12 hrs ago
Ramayana: Part 1 makers warn against recording and sharing theatre clips
The makers of Ramayana: Part 1 have warned against recording or sharing clips from screenings.
The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari and starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, opened in cinemas on November 5.
The warning follows reports that footage has circulated on social media and messaging platforms.
The makers cite two Bombay High Court orders that bar people from recording or distributing the film without permission.
They have asked people who already posted clips to delete them and say violations will be reported to authorities and platforms.
Those responsible could face criminal, civil and contempt proceedings, making unauthorised sharing more than a copyright concern.
The makers of Ramayana: Part 1 have warned that people who record or share unauthorised clips could face legal action.
The warning follows reports of footage circulating on social media and messaging platforms.
The film’s official social media accounts shared a legal notice asking users who posted footage to remove it.
The notice cites two Bombay High Court orders that restrict unauthorised recording and distribution of the film.
Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, began its theatrical run on November 5.
- Who
- The makers of Ramayana: Part 1 issued the warning. It applies to anyone recording or sharing footage without authorisation.
- What
- The makers warned that offenders could face criminal, civil and contempt proceedings, and asked users to remove clips already posted.
- When
- The warning was reported on November 8, 2026. The film began its theatrical run on November 5.
- Where
- The film is being screened in theatres, and clips have circulated on social media and messaging platforms.
- Why
- The makers say unauthorised footage is being recorded and shared, infringing copyright and breaching court orders.
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The Bombay High Court issued an order cited in the makers’ legal notice.
Ramayana: Part 1 began its theatrical run.
The Bombay High Court issued a second order cited in the legal notice.
Reports said the makers had warned against unauthorised recordings and sharing clips.
- Film
- Ramayana: Part 1
- Director
- Nitesh Tiwari
- Theatrical release
- November 5
- Court orders
- November 2 and November 6, 2026
- Commercial IP suit
- (l) no. 37230 of 2026
- Lead cast
- Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash
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What people are saying
The Hon'ble Bombay High Court, by orders dated 2 November 2026 and 6 November 2026 in commercial IP suit (l) no. 37230 of 2026, has restrained all persons, known and unknown, from recording, uploading, sharing or otherwise communicating the film or any part of it without authorisation.
Doing so is copyright infringement, a criminal offence punishable with imprisonment and fine under the Copyright Act, 1957, the Cinematograph Act, 1952, the BNS, 2023 and the IT Act, 2000, and a contempt of court.
criminal, civil and contempt proceedings without further notice.
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A clear reminder: Unauthorised recording and sharing of the film is prohibited.