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The Indian government has blocked 1,263 websites and 4,996 Telegram channels for copyright infringement, including film piracy, under the Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023.
India's Information and Broadcasting Ministry has ordered Telegram to combat pirated content, demanding an action report within 15 days, shifting focus to platform accountability rather than individual takedowns.
Police stated that the internet café in Pappinisseri had collected money from individuals in exchange for access to the movie file.
‘Empuraan’, directed by Prithviraj, the most-hyped Malayalam film, had a worldwide release on Wednesday.
In an Instagram post, Unni expressed the frustration and helplessness experienced by filmmakers due to the widespread circulation of illegal copies.
Despite the piracy setback, the film continues to dominate the global box office, with collections surpassing Rs 800 crore.
The pirated versions were released through the website 'Onetamilmv', which has since been shut down by the cyber cell.
Director Jithin Laal had earlier shared images showing a passenger watching the pirated version of the film on a mobile phone while travelling by train.
The 'theatre copy' of the film is spreading on platforms like Telegram.
Although the film's Day 1 leak may have repercussions on its box office performance, it is not expected to significantly impede its projected earnings.
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