Telegram channels dedicated to Sacred Games season 2 pirated content have thousands of members.
BENGALURU: 'Sacred Games', the highly acclaimed first original Indian series by Netflix, which returned to subscriber screens on Wednesday night, is finding its thunder stolen by rampant piracy.
Pirated videos of the muchawaited Season 2 of the hit series are already available on messaging app Telegram and multiple websites on the Internet. While some of these websites are known for phishing and spreading malware, the Telegram channels dedicated to Sacred Games season 2 pirated content have thousands of members, according to a review by ET.
Separately, the Internet and Mobile Association of India and Alliance (IAMAI) is in talks to work with Maharashtra Cyber Digital Crime Unit (MCDCU) to seek their help in bringing down pirated content of their members that include Netflix, Amazon Prime, Zee5 and Alt Balaji.
IAMAI president Subho Ray told ET that the industry association is in the process of submitting a proposal. Netflix declined to comment on ET’s queries on piracy.
Industry body working with police to tackle the illegal copy of 'Sacred Games 2' available online. Formed in 2017, MCDCU is a specialised enforcement solution in association with industry stakeholders such as Star India, Viacom 18, Sony, Motion Picture Association, India office and Indian Music Industry to proactively tackle web infringements.
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It has brought down more than 300 websites and stopped 236 million hits per month till date.
Rampant piracy is driven by the fact that viewers can access alternatives other than paid content with no loss in experience or quality, said analysts. A study by industry group IA FICCI and consultancy EY in March 2018 estimated that the film sector alone loses $2.8 billion of its total revenue to online piracy.
Last year, within a week of its debut on Netflix, Sacred Games was available for free on several websites. The show, which stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan, has won plaudits for its brilliant script and acting.
Mini Gupta, partner at EY, is of the view that streaming platforms should strengthen their digital supply chains to curb piracy.
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“According to our research, people who are consuming pirated content of these streaming platforms are the ones living in tier 1 and urban cities. Affordability of subscription isn't an issue for them. They do it because they get a high by consuming free content,” she said.
National Film Awards: Vicky Kaushal Shines; Ayushmann, 'Andhadhun' Win Big; Guj Film 'Hellaro' Is Year's Best
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After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the juries presented the list of winners to Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar.
Top winners of the awards that honour the Indian film industry marvels included films like 'Padmaavat', 'Andhadhun' and 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.
Another notable fact about this year's awards is that the Best Actor award was shared by two.
Here's a round-up of who won what at this year's National Film Awards.
After a three-month delay due to the model code of conduct that was in force during the General Elections, the 66th National Film Awards were announced on Friday. Following much deliberation, the jur..
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Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed houses.
The film also took home an award in the Best Adapted Screenplay category.
Ayushmann Khurrana, Tabu and Radhika Apte-starrer 'Andhadhun' bagged the award for Best Hindi Film. The Indian crime-thriller is directed by Sriram Raghavan was a box-office success running to packed..
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This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' and 'Andhadhun'.
This year's National Award For Best Actor was shared by two B-town celebs who put up a remarkable performance. Actor Vicky Kaushal and Ayushmann Khurrana shared the award for their work in the films ..
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Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design.
Kaushal bagged the Best Actor award for the film which he shared with 'Andhadhun' actor Ayushmann Khurrana.
Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Uri: The Surgical Strike' took home three awards, and shared one. The Aditya Dhar directorial bagged the award for Best Director, Best Background Music and Best Sound Design. K..
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Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.
The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Actress Surekha Sikri bagged the award for Best Actress In A Supporting Role for the film 'Badhaai Ho'.The Amit Sharma directorial also won the Award for a Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment.
Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.
Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic incidents in her life. When she fails to cope with them all and lands in depression, she resorts to alcohol.
Actress Keerthi Suresh was given the National Award for best actress for the film 'Mahanati'.Suresh plays the role of Savitri, an admired South Indian actress who goes through a series of tragic inci..
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Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.
The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the life of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social entrepreneur from Coimbatore, who introduced low-cost sanitary napkins.
Akshay Kumar-starrer 'Padman' won the National Award for Best Film on a social cause.The R. Balki directorial also stars Sonakshi Sinha and Radhika Apte in pivotal roles. The film is based on the lif..
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Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.
Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist popular for films like 'Kabul Express', 'Tezz' and 'Aakrosh'.
In an interview to the Times of India, Dhar said that the award has come to him after 15 years of failures, rejections and hard work. While thanking the team of 'Uri', Dhar said that his award is dedicated to the brave soldiers of the Indian army.
Aditya Dhar took home the National Award for Best Director this year. The 36-year-old was feted for the film 'Uri: The Surgical Strike'.Besides being a director, Dhar is also a writer and lyricist po..
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Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in the choreography and music direction categories.
Bhansali took home the award for Best Music Director. Jyothi D Tommaar and Kruti Mahesh Madya turned winners in the Best Choreography category for the song 'Ghoomar'.
Singer Arijit Singh won the award for Best Playback Singer (Male) for this film.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Padmaavat' shone as the National Film Awards were announced. The film that starred Shahid Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in pivotal roles, was recognised in ..
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Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.
Gujarati film 'Hellaro' took home the National Award for Best Feature Film this year. The Abhishek Shah directorial is based on the life of Kutchi women.
