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'Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha' Producer Alleges Negative Publicity, Asks if Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' Team Was Behind It

Prakash Mahobiya says the film was hurt by negative marketing and social media misinformation, and he plans a second theatrical release after its first run.

  • Following its September 25, 2026 debut, producer Prakash Mahobiya plans to re-release Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha in theaters, claiming the film suffered from coordinated negative marketing that prevented it from reaching audiences.
  • Mahobiya alleges that competitors paid YouTubers and influencers to circulate misinformation, hinting the campaign sought to protect market share for an upcoming big-budget Ramayana film.
  • The upcoming two-part Ramayana, produced by Namit Malhotra with a budget of Rs 4,000 crore, positions Mahobiya's film as facing significant market competition while he maintains his offers a distinct interpretation.
  • Recent success of the devotional film Hanuman Ansh, which earned Rs 424 crore over two months in theaters, has bolstered producer confidence in mythological projects and larger theatrical bets.
  • Nitesh Tiwari's two-part Ramayana adaptation, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash, releases on Diwali, while Mahobiya hopes the re-release provides his film a fair second chance with audiences.
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आज तक broke the news on Monday, October 5, 2026.
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