The Telangana Cyber Security Bureau (TGCSB) and the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) have joined forces to combat digital piracy, signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Monday. This partnership aims to tackle movie piracy using advanced technology and coordinated action, with a structured system set up for real-time monitoring and information sharing to track and curb piracy networks.
As part of the agreement, anti-piracy agents from the TFCC will be stationed at the TGCSB's Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) to work closely with cybercrime officials. This collaboration is expected to quickly identify and remove pirated content from digital platforms, protecting the interests of the Telugu film industry.
Telangana Director General of Police B. Shivadhar Reddy emphasized that digital piracy has become an organized cybercrime, requiring close cooperation between the film industry and law enforcement agencies. TGCSB Director Shikha Goel highlighted the severity of the issue, stating that films are being pirated within minutes of their release, causing significant losses to producers.
TFCC President Daggubati Suresh Babu praised the Telangana government for its efforts in fighting piracy, citing recent actions against major piracy websites like iBOMMA and Tamil Blasters. He noted that the Telugu film industry has had an anti piracy cell for 15 years, and this MoU marks another important step in strengthening the fight against piracy.