The team behind Ramayana: Part 1 has issued a legal warning against anyone recording the film inside cinemas and sharing clips online. A notice posted on the film’s official social media accounts cites two orders from the Bombay High Court and states that offenders could face criminal, civil, and contempt proceedings without further notice. The warning arrives as the Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash starrer continues a strong run at the box office, having crossed Rs 375 crore worldwide within its first three days.
The legal notice was shared through the film’s official Instagram and X handles. It directly addresses the circulation of unauthorised footage from the film, which released in theatres on November 5, 2026. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari and produced by Namit Malhotra and Yash, the film is the first part of a two-part adaptation of the Hindu epic.
Legal Notice Cites Bombay High Court Orders
The notice references two specific orders passed by the Bombay High Court on November 2, 2026, and November 6, 2026, in Commercial IP Suit (L) No. 37230 of 2026. According to the makers, these orders restrain all persons, known and unknown, from recording, uploading, sharing, or otherwise communicating the film or any part of it without authorisation.
The legal document states clearly that such actions are not just a violation of the film’s rights but also a punishable offence under Indian law. It lists multiple statutes that apply to the unauthorised recording and distribution of the film.
“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”.
The notice also instructs anyone who has already posted footage from the film to delete it immediately. It warns that violators will be reported to the relevant authorities and digital platforms, and that legal proceedings can begin without any additional notice to the offenders.
What Exactly Leaked Online?
The warning follows the circulation of two distinct types of clips on social media and messaging platforms. The first involves the film’s post-credit scene, which introduces Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The clip, which surfaced online shortly after the film’s release, shows the character’s presence without revealing the actor’s full face. In the sequence, animals in a jungle are seen running as Hanuman flies through the sky amid chants of “Jai Shri Ram”.
The makers responded to that leak by officially releasing the Shree Hanuman Chalisa song, featuring vocals from Diljit Dosanjh, Sukhwinder Singh, Mohit Chauhan, Shankar Mahadevan, and Kailash Kher. Sunny Deol’s face remains hidden in the official music clip as well, with a large silhouette of Lord Hanuman appearing on screen.
The second and more widely discussed leak involves an action sequence reportedly from the international version of the film. Clips circulating on X and Reddit show Sai Pallavi’s Sita and Ravie Dubey’s Lakshman confronting creatures in a rocky canyon. The sequence unfolds during Rama’s battle with the army of Khara and Dushana. In the leaked footage, an injured Lakshman and Sita are pursued by three dog-like creatures. They take shelter in a cave behind a waterfall, where Sita tends to Lakshman’s wounds before the creatures find them again. Sita is shown drawing a dagger to defend herself before Lakshman steps forward to fight.
Indian viewers have questioned why this sequence was not included in the domestic Hindi theatrical release. The film’s Indian Hindi version is approximately 30 minutes longer than the English-language cut released internationally, which has led to discussions about the differences between the two versions. The makers have not issued a public statement explaining the specific content differences between the domestic and international cuts.
Bombay High Court’s Three-Hour Takedown Order
The legal battle over the leaked content extends beyond the makers’ social media notice. On November 6, 2026, the Bombay High Court passed an additional order directing internet service providers and digital platforms to take down pirated content related to the film within a strict three-hour window of receiving a notice from the copyright owner.
The order was passed by Vacation Judge Justice Ashish S. Chavan on a suit filed by Godpower Media Private Limited, which holds the film’s copyright. The court also directed platforms to provide the contact details of their designated nodal officers to ensure quick responses to takedown requests. Platforms have been told to confirm in writing that they have systems and personnel in place to comply on a real-time basis.
The court observed that the film’s piracy concerns were genuine. “After the theatrical release of the suit film the infringing contents have surfaced across multiple platforms,” the judge noted. The order stated that intermediaries must “act immediately upon each take-downs/blocking notice issued by Godpower, and in any event within 3 (three) hours of receipt”.
The matter will next be heard on December 16.
The Scale of Ramayana: Part 1
Ramayana: Part 1 is one of the most expensive Indian films ever mounted, with reports placing the budget of the two-part project at Rs 4,000 crore. The film features music composed by Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, and was produced by Prime Focus Studios in association with DNEG.
The film had its world premiere at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles on October 28, 2026, with the lead cast and director in attendance. It released worldwide on November 5, 2026, in Hindi, English, and multiple South Indian languages, across standard, IMAX, and 3D formats.
Box office figures show the film earned Rs 64.85 crore nett in India on its opening day. After a dip on day two to Rs 48.05 crore, collections rose again on day three to Rs 69.80 crore, taking the three-day India nett total to Rs 182.70 crore. Overseas gross added Rs 157.25 crore, pushing the worldwide gross to Rs 375.50 crore within three days.
Cast and Release Details
Ranbir Kapoor plays Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi plays Goddess Sita, and Yash plays Ravana. The ensemble cast includes Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, Arun Govil as Dasharatha, Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi, Rakul Preet Singh as Surpanakha, Vivek Oberoi, Kunal Kapoor, Kajal Aggarwal, Indira Krishna, and Sonal Jha. Anupam Kher has voiced Jatayu.
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