Mumbai (Maharashtra), India, March 30 (ANI): The anticipation surrounding the
Salman Khan
starrer action thriller ‘
Sikandar
‘, which premiered in theaters late Sunday night, was brief as within hours the movie faced issues.
piracy
issues.
Various illicit platforms, such asTelegram groups, reportedly made the film available online without permission, providing unauthorized download and stream links.
Prominent film industry analyst Komal Nahta, one of the initial few to gain information about the situation,
piracy
He mentioned that he first found out about the leak but chose not to share anything on social media immediately as he wanted to ensure he was completely certain.
Yesterday evening, during my time at the event, I found out that the movie had already been released prematurely online. However, I did not immediately share this information via Twitter as I needed absolute confirmation. Occasionally, just a handful of scenes get leaked, and labeling it a complete leak could lead to unfounded alarm,” Nahta stated to ANI.
This morning, I discussed with around seven or eight individuals in the industry, who verified that the movie had been leaked. Additionally, I learned that both Sajid Nadiadwala and his official team put considerable effort into removing the film from various platforms.
piracy
“However, by that point, the harm had already been inflicted. It disseminates rapidly,” the analyst stated.
Nahta also added how
piracy
Can significantly impact a movie’s box office results, particularly when it occurs close to its launch date.
What happens sometimes is that after one week or two, the movie gets pirated.
piracy
Wali copies come your way. They arrive even before the release and certainly on the day of release… “Nahta stated.”
“Gratis, hvis telefonen har en app som støtter det.”
(Note: This translation maintains the original meaning but introduces an international perspective using Norwegian as the target language.)
Salman Khan
“Since the movie being released today is available for free on your phone on the same day, why would you go to the cinema hall?” he added.
ANI contacted producer Sajid Nadiadwala’s team seeking a statement. Although they didn’t verify the leak, the team mentioned that their
piracy
Agencies are making efforts to address the problem.
‘
Sikandar
Directed by AR Murugadoss, this film also features Rashmika Mandanna and was released on March 30. (ANI)
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