Published 21:26 IST, February 20th 2020
Tamilrockers 2020 - Illegal HD Movies Download Website
Tamilrockers.com is an Indian torrent website which allows users to download movies online illegally. Downloading movies from Tamilrockers is an act of piracy.
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About Tamilrockers
Founded in 2011, Tamilrockers is a website that allows users to download pirated movies. se movies are typically new Bollywood, Hollywood Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Punjabi movies that get leaked on ir website every week as soon as movie releases. With growing popularity of TV shows and web series on television channels and online streaming platforms, even se are w available for illegal download on Tamilrockers.
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Tamilrockers in India
Since piracy is illegal in India, Indian government has banned Tamilrockers but website remains online as it routinely changes its domain name extension and can also be accessed via proxy sites which lead users to website. In March 2018, three people linked to Tamilrockers were arrested. Furr, in May 2019, more Tamilrockers members were arrested in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
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Tamilrockers’ impact on revenues
Websites such as Tamilrockers hurt revenues of movie industry as creators of content do t get compensated as users of se websites do t visit atres to watch movies that are available on Tamilrockers.
Tamilrockers throughout years has leaked various blockbuster films on first day of ir release. In recent years, movies like Baahubali 2 and Dangal were hit with leaks on internet. As per reports, entertainment industry loses roughly $2.8 billion annually to illegal downloads. Indian internet users reportedly contribute to be second-largest group to use illegal torrent websites globally.
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What is government doing to stop piracy?
Government has taken definitive steps to eradicate piracy of films. As per Cinematograph Act approved in 2019, any individual found recording a movie without written consent of producers can face a jail term up to 3 years. Besides this, a fine of ₹10 lakhs can also be imposed on culprits. People circulating pirated copies on illegal torrent websites can also face a jail term.
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Disclaimer – Republic World does t aim to promote or condone piracy in any way. Piracy is an act of crime and is considered a serious offence under Copyright Act of 1957. This p aims to inform general public about piracy and encour m to be safe from such acts. We furr request you t to encour or eng in piracy in any form.
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20:21 IST, January 9th 2020