Piracy has been a major concern for the film industry, including the Telugu cinema. The release of movies on platforms like Movierulz has made it easier for people to access and download movies without paying for them. This has led to significant revenue losses for the producers and distributors, who rely on box office collections and legitimate streaming platforms to recover their investments. According to a report by the Film Federation of India, piracy costs the Indian film industry around ₹ 30,000 crores annually.
