The rise of online piracy has significantly affected the film industry worldwide. The ease of access to pirated content has led to a substantial decline in box office sales and revenue for filmmakers. This paper aims to explore the impact of online piracy on the film industry, using the case study of the Tamil film "Sathuranga Vettai" and the notorious piracy website, Kuttymovies.

: Occasionally, official production houses (like Manobala's Picture House) may release movies or clips legally on their verified channels.

The film is frequently available for streaming on Hotstar, which holds a vast library of Star Vijay and Tamil cinema content.