Following the high-profile arrest of iBomma founder Immadi Ravi, prominent voices from the Telugu film industry have intensified their call for stronger and more permanent anti-piracy measures. The Film Chamber and several leading industry figures have expressed both relief and frustration, noting that while Ravi’s arrest is a major breakthrough, the battle against digital piracy is far from over.
Veteran producer C. Kalyan, who earlier stirred debate with his strong comments urging extreme action against piracy culprits, defended his stance once again. He stated that years of financial loss and the collapse of countless small producers had pushed the industry to a breaking point. His remarks reflect the deep anger within the community over piracy’s long-term damage to regional cinema.
Adding weight to the conversation, top stars and filmmakers such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna and S. S. Rajamouli recently met with Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, praising the swift enforcement and stressing the need for continued vigilance. They urged authorities to track mirror sites, identify collaborators and strengthen cyber laws to prevent future networks from emerging.
Industry insiders say the iBomma case is only the tip of the iceberg, emphasizing the need for systematic reforms, quicker takedown mechanisms and harsher penalties for digital piracy. Many producers argue that unless the ecosystem behind these websites is fully dismantled, the industry will continue to lose crores every year.
Ravi’s arrest has ignited new momentum within the film community, with senior members pushing for long-term structural solutions to safeguard creative work and restore financial stability in the regional film ecosystem.
Fathima Nidha
Sanjana Bhakta