
Bombay High Court Issues Injunction Protecting Ranbir Kapoor-Yash's Rs 2000 Crore Film 'Ramayana'
What Happened?
The Bombay High Court has granted an ad-interim injunction against unauthorized recording and streaming of the film 'Ramayana', set to release on November 5. The order was issued in response to a suit by Godpower Media Private Limited, which holds the copyright.
Key points
- The injunction restrains unidentified entities from unauthorizedly recording or streaming 'Ramayana'.
- The film has a production budget of Rs 2,000 crores for Part I and Rs 4,000 crores for the entire franchise.
- Godpower Media Private Limited holds all domestic and territorial intellectual property rights for the film.
- The court ordered ISPs and social media platforms to block offending links upon notice.
- The next hearing in the case is scheduled for December 16.
Key insights
- The injunction could deter piracy and protect the film's revenue potential.
- The involvement of major digital platforms indicates the film's high-profile status.
- The significant budget highlights the film's anticipated impact on the Bollywood industry.
Why it matters
This injunction aims to protect the film's intellectual property rights ahead of its release.
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