While prosecution of individual downloaders remains relatively rare in India compared to operators of such sites, the legal framework does provide for such penalties. Legal experts also note that even sharing links to illegal streaming sites with others could potentially be deemed as “authorizing copyright infringement,” which is itself an act of infringement.
: A romantic drama starring Shahid Kapoor that became the highest-grossing Bollywood film of the year.
One of the defining characteristics of 9xMovies—and indeed most piracy websites—was its constant evasion of legal authorities. When one domain was blocked by the government or internet service providers, the site would simply reappear under a new domain name.
9xmovies belonged to a network of notorious torrent and direct-download websites. The platform specialized in leaking copyrighted media content, specifically targeting Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and Hollywood movies dubbed in Hindi.
Platforms like Amazon MX Player , Netflix, Prime Video, and Disney+ Hotstar provide vast libraries of updated Hindi films.
: Many viewers were not yet willing or able to pay for multiple monthly streaming subscriptions. Bollywood Hits Affected in 2019
During 2019, the site gained massive traction by regularly updating its catalog with high-definition (HD) rips of theatrical releases, often within hours of their premiere. Key Features of the Platform in 2019:
Major leaks on 9xMovies in 2019 included War , Kabir Singh , Uri: The Surgical Strike , Bharat , Good Newwz , Gully Boy , and Saaho , among others.