Salman Khan’s Sikandar recently hit theaters on Eid with a massive opening after a long wait. However, unfortunately, Sikandar has become a victim of piracy. Many industry leaders and producers have united to denounce this act, highlighting its negative impact on filmmakers and the entertainment business. The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) has strongly condemned the unauthorized online leak of the film even before its official release on March 30. The association emphasized the urgent need for stricter enforcement of anti-piracy laws, especially as the film industry faces multiple challenges.
Sikandar has fallen victim to massive piracy, with HD copies being pushed across platforms like Telegram, the Dark Web, and WhatsApp. Shockingly, over 10,000 links have surfaced, encouraging illegal downloads. This isn’t the first time—Salman’s Radhe faced a similar fate before release. Now, history repeats as Sikandar gets widely pirated and raises concerns over escalating digital piracy.
When a film is pirated, it’s not just the actor who suffers—it’s the 250-300 hardworking individuals who dedicate months, sometimes years, to bring it to life. From actors, technicians to crew members, their efforts and livelihoods are at stake. With massive investments poured in, piracy threatens to render all that hard work meaningless.
The producers’ association has made a heartfelt appeal to audiences, urging them to stand by the film industry by choosing legal avenues to watch movies. They emphasized that piracy doesn’t just harm big stars but jeopardizes the livelihood of hundreds of behind-the-scenes workers who dedicate their time and effort to filmmaking. By supporting films through official platforms, audiences play a crucial role in preserving the future of Indian cinema. The association stressed that only through collective action can piracy be curbed, ensuring that filmmakers continue to create and deliver quality entertainment without the constant fear of financial and creative exploitation.
