Legal action to be taken for recording ‘Ramayana’:Makers cite Bombay High Court order in warning, demand deletion of posted videos

The makers of Namit Malhotra’s film ‘Ramayana’ have taken a strict stance. While the film has collected ₹375 crore worldwide, the film’s team has issued a legal notice warning those who record the film without authorisation inside cinemas and share it on social media or messaging platforms. The notice states that the Bombay High Court, through orders issued on 2 November and 6 November, has barred everyone from recording, uploading, sharing or disseminating the film, or any part of it, through any other medium without permission. The order will apply to everyone, whether or not their identity is known. According to the film’s team, recording the film or sharing it online without permission constitutes copyright infringement. Those who do so may face action under the Copyright Act 1957, Cinematograph Act 1952, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023 and IT Act 2000. It may also be treated as contempt of court. Instructions issued to remove videos uploaded earlier The makers of Ramayana have appealed to people to refrain from recording, posting or sharing the film. Those who have already uploaded such videos on social media have also been instructed to remove them immediately. The notice warns that complaints against those who violate the rules will be filed with the relevant authorities and social media platforms. Criminal and civil action, along with contempt of court proceedings, may be initiated against such people without any further notice. Sunny Deol appeals to people to watch the film in theatres, says, “It is better than Hollywood” Actor Sunny Deol, who is playing Lord Hanuman in the film Ramayana, has appealed to every Indian to go to the theatre to watch the film. In a video shared on social media, Sunny Deol said that the film is like Hollywood productions and even better than them. The film’s collection reaches ₹375 crore Film ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ has grossed ₹375.50 crore worldwide in its first three days of release. The film’s net collection in India stood at ₹182.70 crore, while its India gross collection was ₹218.25 crore. Meanwhile, the film earned ₹157.25 crore from overseas markets.