Ajith Kumar's 'Vidaamuyarchi' leaked online hours after release
What's the story
The much-awaited Tamil film Vidaamuyarchi, featuring Ajith Kumar, hit the screens on Thursday. However, just hours after its release, the film was leaked online on several pirated websites.
The illegal distribution enables internet users to download or stream the movie in HD resolutions of 1080p, 720p, and 480p.
The swift online circulation of the film's links could impact its overall box office performance.
Piracy trend
'Vidaamuyarchi' joins list of South Indian films leaked online
The unauthorized online leak of Vidaamuyarchi is not a one-off case.
It comes in the wake of a disturbing trend where several South Indian films including Game Changer, Pushpa 2, Daaku Maharaaj, Marco, Barroz, and Kanguva have been leaked online.
Despite filmmakers' attempts to tackle the issue and create awareness about piracy's adverse impact on the industry, such incidents persist.
Box office success
'Vidaamuyarchi' received overwhelming response despite online leak
Despite the online leak, Vidaamuyarchi received an overwhelmingly positive response at the box office on its release day.
Fans across South India have been celebrating by bursting crackers and dancing to loud music on the streets.
The much-awaited film's plot revolves around Arjun, a caring husband whose wife mysteriously disappears, leading him on a mission to rescue her from dangerous goons.
Star cast
'Vidaamuyarchi' features star-studded cast
In Vidaamuyarchi, Kumar plays the lead role of Arjun, while Arjun Sarja plays the antagonist. The film also features Trisha Krishnan and Regina Cassandra in key roles.
Despite the hurdles of its online leak, the film continues to attract crowds to theaters with its interesting storyline and brilliant performances.