Piracy costs the Indian entertainment industry an estimated ₹22,400 crore ($2.7 billion) annually . This loss of revenue directly impacts the quality of future films and leads to thousands of job losses in the creative sector.

The primary draw is the ability to watch content without paying for theater tickets or streaming subscriptions.

Piracy sites often leak films within hours of their theatrical or OTT release. The Risks of Illegal Downloads Using these platforms is not a victimless or safe activity.