Jeb Stephen Raj, one of the key the administrator of the notorious piracy website Tamil Rockers, has confessed to illegally recording movies in theatres during a police investigation. Raj, arrested in July for illegally recording the film “Raayan,” revealed the tactics he and his team used to capture and distribute pirated movies. Raj was caught in Thiruvananthapuram using a mobile phone hidden in a theatre seat cup holder to record Dhanush’s 50th film. His confession sheds light on the methods employed by piracy groups to obtain and distribute copyrighted content illegally.
How Tamil Rockers make illegal copies of new movies
The accused, who had been illegally recording new movie releases in theatres for years, confessed to his methods during the investigation. He revealed that his team would book five tickets on the first day of release, strategically positioning themselves in the middle seat. Under the cover of a blanket, they would use a hidden camera to record the film, receiving Rs 5,000 for each recording. This operation spanned theatres across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, and Karnataka.
How this piracy website is a concern for the film industry
Piracy websites like these hurt the film industry with significant financial losses caused by unlawful distribution. Tamil Rockers, the notorious piracy website that has plagued the film industry for years by rapidly uploading new movies and making them available on the internet within a few hours after their theatre release.
Despite numerous attempts to crack down on the operation, details about the group remained elusive until a successful police operation in Thiruvananthapuram in July led to the arrest of one of the key administrators of the site.
While the arrest of Jeb Stephen Raj is a significant blow to Tamil Rockers, authorities believe he is not the main administrator, and the fight against the piracy network continues. This was evident after Rajinikanth’s new movie “Vettaiyan” was leaked on the same day as its theatrical release. Despite this, the film is performing well at the box office.
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