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Filmmaker Vinod Kapri says 75% of 'Pyre' screenings dropped after 'Ramayana: Rise of Legend' release
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 09 Nov 2026, 06:02 AM
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Director Vinod Kapri alleges that more than three‑quarters of the scheduled screenings of his film 'Pyre' were cancelled following the debut of the mythological epic 'Ramayana: Rise of Legend'.
Veteran filmmaker Vinod Kapri, known for his socially‑driven cinema, has raised concerns over the exhibition of his latest project, 'Pyre'.
He told The Times of India that after the release of the high‑budget mythological film 'Ramayana: Rise of Legend', more than 75% of the booked shows for 'Pyre' were either cancelled or significantly reduced.
Kapri’s statement points to a sharp drop in screen availability for his film, which he attributes to the competing draw of the mythological epic.
No official response has been recorded from the distributors or theatre chains regarding the alleged curtailment.
The claim underscores the difficulties faced by independent productions in securing consistent screening slots when major releases dominate the box‑office calendar.
He told The Times of India that after the release of the high‑budget mythological film 'Ramayana: Rise of Legend', more than 75% of the booked shows for 'Pyre' were either cancelled or significantly reduced.
Kapri’s statement points to a sharp drop in screen availability for his film, which he attributes to the competing draw of the mythological epic.
No official response has been recorded from the distributors or theatre chains regarding the alleged curtailment.
The claim underscores the difficulties faced by independent productions in securing consistent screening slots when major releases dominate the box‑office calendar.