Film director Vinod Kapri has expressed concern over a decrease in screenings for his film, Pyre. He alleges that theatre owners and distributors have been instructed to prioritize the screening of another movie, specifically not named but seemingly related to the recent release of Ramayana: Rise of a Legend. The filmmaker shared a video on X stating that Pyre, initially limited in its release but garnering positive audience response, saw an increase in screenings but later had over 75% of these dropped, leaving it with less than 100 screenings nationwide. The film began with around 80 shows across 80 screens and increased to over 400 within a few days. However, Kapri claims that the majority of these were subsequently removed, with theatre owners and distributors allegedly told to screen only one specific film. He calls this unfair to both Pyre and its audience, stating that they have been in touch with theatre owners and distributors regarding the issue. This situation highlights the challenges faced by smaller films competing for screen time during the release of big-budget productions. According to trade website Sacnilk, Pyre has earned Rs 2.23 crore gross in India, while Ramayana: Rise of a Legend, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash, has reportedly earned Rs 120 crore gross in India alone on Monday and Rs 663.90 worldwide within five days of its release.