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Telugu Film Industry Hunts Shadowy Piracy Mastermind
11 Jan
Summary
- Naveen, a suspect in two major piracy sites, remains at large.
- Pirated camcorder prints of new films are being uploaded from India.
- Websites frequently change domains to evade internet service providers.

Authorities are pursuing Naveen, a shadowy figure believed to be behind the persistent movie piracy sites 5movierulz and 1tamilmv. This renewed focus follows the recent arrests of other piracy operators. Naveen is suspected of being a Tamil national operating from Sri Lanka, communicating with associates via Telegram. His activities generate substantial revenue by directing users to gambling and betting websites, mirroring the methods of previously apprehended pirates. Recent leaks include camcorder prints of Sankranti releases, highlighting the ongoing challenge of digital piracy.
The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce's anti-piracy wing has been instrumental in pushing for action against these platforms. Their efforts involve continuous monitoring of piracy sites and collaboration with law enforcement agencies. The domains for sites like 5movierulz and 1tamilmv are constantly changing, with extensions like .doctor and .lc being observed, making them difficult to track and measure precise traffic. Despite these challenges, website traffic analysis reveals millions of visitors, predominantly from India, indicating a significant audience.



