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Piracy Kingpin Nabbed: Telugu Film Industry's Major Win
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- iBomma piracy platform operator Immadhi Ravi was arrested by Hyderabad Police.
- Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma suggested criminalizing viewers to combat piracy.
- Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan praised the arrest, highlighting industry losses.
The Telugu film industry has achieved a major breakthrough with the Hyderabad Police arresting Immadhi Ravi, the alleged operator of the iBomma piracy platform. This action is a response to persistent leaks of major film releases that have caused considerable financial damage.
Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma offered a controversial perspective, criticizing those who defend Ravi and suggesting that criminalizing viewers, not just suppliers, is the only effective solution. He argued that making audiences accountable would be more practical than catching hidden pirates.
Industry stalwarts like Chiranjeevi and Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan welcomed the arrest, acknowledging the significant losses incurred by films such as Game Changer and OG. Chiranjeevi thanked the police for addressing the industry's concerns, a sentiment echoed by Pawan Kalyan's public statement on X.
