The Indian film industry has long been plagued by piracy, with websites like Tamilrockers being blamed for significant revenue losses. According to a report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), piracy costs the Indian film industry around ₹30,000 crore annually. The report also noted that piracy not only affects the revenue of filmmakers but also impacts the livelihoods of thousands of people involved in the film industry.