To understand why piracy surged in 2015, one must look at the sheer volume of high-profile releases that year. Kollywood was firing on all cylinders, producing films that generated massive public interest:

TamilRockers, which started as a humble venture, had been around since 2011, but it gained unprecedented popularity in 2015, with the rise of high-speed internet and the proliferation of smartphones. The website offered a vast library of Tamil movies, including new releases, which could be downloaded with just a few clicks. The site's user-friendly interface, coupled with its vast collection of movies, made it a favorite among movie enthusiasts, who were eager to watch the latest films without shelling out money for tickets or DVDs.

Distributing and, in many regions, downloading copyrighted content is illegal, leading to hefty fines and potential imprisonment.