While major blockbusters might survive the financial hit of piracy due to massive star power, small and mid-budget movies are frequently devastated. Independent filmmakers rely heavily on every single ticket sale and subsequent OTT licensing deal. Piracy can completely eliminate their chances of making a profit, discouraging the creation of diverse, artistic content. The Hidden Dangers to Users
Services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar host massive libraries of officially licensed Tamil and South Indian movies.