In 2018, the Indian government shut down Tamilrokers, along with several other piracy websites. The shutdown was a result of a joint effort between the Indian government and the film industry, which had been lobbying for stricter anti-piracy laws. However, the shutdown was short-lived, and Tamilrokers soon resurfaced with a new domain name.

Piracy causes significant financial loss to creators and the thousands of workers in the film industry. To support Tamil cinema, always watch films in theaters or through authorized streaming platforms.

The Indian film industry, particularly the South Indian sectors (Kollywood and Tollywood), has stayed on the offensive. In 2024, production houses continue to obtain from High Courts, which allow them to preemptively block hundreds of pirate URLs before a movie's release.

Furthermore, the condoning of piracy on websites like Tamilrokers.com sends a broader message about the value we place on creative work and intellectual property. If left unchecked, piracy can undermine the very fabric of our creative industries, devaluing the hard work and talent that goes into producing films, music, and other digital content.