The trailer of Nitish Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ leaked online before its official digital release. After this the makers have started anti-piracy and legal action.
Nitesh Tiwari’s most awaited film ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ is in the headlines. This time the reason is the trailer being leaked online. Before the official digital release, a part of the exclusive trailer shown during the special ‘Pratham Sankalp’ event held in New Delhi went viral on social media. It is being told that during the program someone recorded a video from a mobile phone and shared it on the internet. After the incident came to light, producer Namit Malhotra and the film’s legal team immediately swung into action and started removing the leaked clip as well as finding its source.
How did the trailer of ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ get leaked?
The exclusive trailer of ‘Ramayana: Part 1’ was shown only to the invited guests present at the ‘Pratham Sankalp’ event held in New Delhi. But shortly after the screening ended, a video of about 1 minute 28 seconds started going viral on social media. According to the report, this clip was recorded by a spectator on a mobile phone during the program.
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What was claimed to be seen in the ‘Ramayana’ leaked video?
According to the information revealed, the viral clip claims to show the entry scene of Lord Shri Ram and the important moment when he decides to honor his father’s promise given to Kaikeyi. However, the makers have not officially confirmed this leaked video and have appealed to the viewers to stay away from such unauthorized videos.
What steps did the makers take to stop the leak?
After the incident, producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitish Tiwari and their legal team immediately activated anti-piracy agencies. The process to remove the unauthorized video and identify the person who uploaded it has been initiated. According to reports, the action has been going on continuously since Saturday night. According to the information, the anti-piracy team succeeded in removing the leaked video from Reddit by Sunday morning. However, removing all clips from social media platform X (formerly Twitter) still remains a challenge and the team is continuously working on it.
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What appeal have the makers of ‘Ramayana’ made to the fans?
The official trailer of the film will be released on digital platforms on July 24. In such a situation, the makers have appealed to the fans to avoid watching or sharing the leaked videos and experience the visuals of the film in the same form as the team has prepared for the big screen and official release.