The industry faced severe financial strain during this period. While 2016 saw over 200 Tamil releases, only about 10% were deemed profitable hits.
While these sites offered free content, they carried significant risks for users. Dangers of Illegal streaming | FACT
Beyond regional films, 2016 saw a massive surge in Hollywood and Bollywood movies dubbed into Tamil, attracting a wider audience looking for free access to international content. Impact on the 2016 Film Industry
Despite constant domain blocks and legal petitions from major production houses like Lyca Productions, the site would frequently reappear using different domain extensions to evade law enforcement. Risks and Legal Consequences