Filmmaker Vinod Kapri has alleged that 75% of Pyre’s theatre shows were cancelled to accommodate a bigger release. He has urged theatre owners and distributors to give the film a fair chance.
Gayatri Rani
November 09, 2026 / 15:47 IST
Vinod Kapri makes shocking claims
National Award-winning filmmaker Vinod Kapri’s Pyre hit theatres last week and received positive reviews.
On Saturday, the filmmaker shared on X that most of the film’s shows had been cancelled to make room for a bigger release, and theatre owners were informed that only one film would screen now.
Sharing the video, the filmmaker wrote in the caption, “This is not fair, not to Pyre. Not to your audience.”
In a video, the filmmaker stated that he had not wanted to make this video statement, given the need of the hour.
He stated that Pyre was given a limited release from the start, across roughly 80 screens. However, thanks to the affection the film received, that number grew to 400.
He further alleged that 75% of Pyre’s shows have been reduced over the past two days, and the count now stands below 100.
He said in the video, “We are in touch with theatre owners and distributors. They have been told that no other film will be running in theatres except one film. I do not understand why you have to run your film by stopping other films? Is this a win of good over evil? Is there any honor in doing this?”
THIS IS NOT FAIR. NOT TO #PYRE. NOT TO ITS AUDIENCE. https://t.co/FYadN0dQXT
— Vinod Kapri (@vinodkapri) November 7, 2026
“The honor with which we tell a story. This is a small film, with non actors, and people are crying after seeing it. What honor, truth and goodness do you boast when this is the way theatres are ordered? I urge theatre owners and distributors to not do this with Pyre. If you have spent a lot of money, then we have spent our soul in making a film. We deserve a fair chance,” the filmmaker added.
While Vinod did not specify which big film he was referring to, the major release of the last two days is Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, featuring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash in the lead roles. The movie hit theatres on November 5 and has already earned over Rs 155 crore to date.
The film narrates the tale of an elderly couple who keep waiting for their children, while life in their Himalayan village becomes quieter with every passing day.
Gayatri Rani is a Senior-Sub Editor with over three years of experience in delivering Hollywood and Bollywood news.
first published: Nov 9, 2026 03:46 pm
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