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franchise, a hallmark of Tamil cinema (Kollywood) that has been repeatedly adapted for Hindi audiences. Directed by Susi Ganesan, these "Thiruttu" (meaning "theft" or "thieving") films explore the provocative power of secrets and blackmail in the digital age. Piracy "shadowed" the glitz of Bollywood, creating a