Upon its theatrical release on March 11, 2022, the film, which portrays the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits, became a massive commercial success, defying all trade expectations. It went on to earn over ₹303 crores worldwide, emerging as one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the post-pandemic era.
: Despite its modest budget of ₹15–25 crore, it became a massive commercial success, grossing approximately ₹340.92 crore worldwide.
The phenomenal success of 'The Kashmir Files' made it a prime target for pirates, who struck almost immediately after its theatrical release.
The site’s modus operandi is simple: Leak a movie within 24 to 48 hours of its theatrical or OTT release, compress it into small file sizes for mobile users, and generate revenue through malicious ads and pop-ups.