TamilRockers is a notorious online piracy website that has been a thorn in the side of the film industry, particularly in India, for several years. The website, which was launched in 2011, has been providing free access to pirated copies of movies, TV shows, and music. Despite numerous attempts by the authorities to shut down the website, TamilRockers continues to operate, albeit with different domains and mirror sites.
The impact of TamilRockers on the film industry has been significant. According to a report by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), the Indian film industry loses approximately ₹29,000 crores (US$4.2 billion) annually due to piracy. TamilRockers is estimated to be responsible for a significant portion of these losses. The website's activities have not only affected the revenue of film producers but also compromised the creative rights of artists and content creators.
TamilRockers was initially created to cater to the Tamil film industry, but it soon expanded to host content from other Indian languages, including Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada. The website gained popularity due to its vast collection of pirated content, which included newly released movies and TV shows. The site's user-friendly interface and easy access to content made it a favorite among pirates and consumers of pirated content.