Bombay High Court Issues Injunction Against Piracy for ₹2,000-Crore Film Ramayana
The Bombay High Court granted a dynamic injunction to protect the film Ramayana from piracy ahead of its November 5 release.
MUMBAI, Nov 3: The Bombay High Court has issued a dynamic ad-interim injunction to prevent unidentified entities from illegally recording or streaming the upcoming film Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. This ruling follows a copyright infringement suit filed by Godpower Media Private Limited, which holds the film’s rights.
Justice Madhav Jamdar stated that the injunction applies to both known and unknown offenders, allowing filmmakers to take action against piracy even when perpetrators are not identified. The court’s decision enables internet service providers and social media platforms to block any unauthorized content after receiving notification from Godpower Media.
Godpower Media reported that the film has a budget of ₹2,000 crores for the first part and is set for global theatrical release on November 5. The company expressed concerns about leaks, noting unauthorized recordings of the film’s trailers shared despite strict non-disclosure agreements during preview screenings. “Prima facie, the plaintiff (Godpower) has real and well-founded apprehension that the film or parts of it will be recorded and uploaded,” Justice Jamdar said.
The court’s order targets not only individuals but also specific companies that may host pirated content. Producers are expected to submit links to any infringing content to internet service providers, who must then disable access or remove it.
Godpower Media is represented by Senior Advocate Ashish Kamath and his team. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, and Yash as Ravana. A second installment is planned for release during Diwali in 2027.
The matter is scheduled for review again on December 16, with interim protections in place until then.
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