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Ram Gopal Varma admits watching pirated content amid iBomma arrest

Ram Gopal Varma admits watching pirated content amid iBomma arrest

Piracy kingpin Immadhi Ravi, founder of the site iBomma, was recently arrested by the Hyderabad Police. Ravi is accused of distributing illegal copies of thousands of Telugu films. Since his arrest, a section of the audience has shown support for Ravi’s illegal online movie streaming, even comparing him to Robin Hood. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has now hit back at such people. Ram Gopal Varma slams iBomma supporters In a post titled “Robinhood Ravi,” he wrote, “Piracy will never stop. Not because technology is too advanced or policing too weak, but because as long as there are a large number of people to watch a pirated film there will always be Ravis to serve them. Now the funniest thing is Ravi supporters proudly comparing him to Robin Hood as if they discovered some Nobel Prize winning logic.” ROBIN HOOD RAVI Piracy will never stop. Not because technology is too advanced or policing too weak , but because as long as there are a large number of people to watch a pirated film there will always …

Ram Gopal Varma hits back at those comparing iBomma pirate to Robinhood but admits to watching pirated films too

Ram Gopal Varma hits back at those comparing iBomma pirate to Robinhood but admits to watching pirated films too

The man behind the pirate website iBomma, Immadi Ravi, was arrested earlier this week. Since his arrest, a section of the audience has seemed supportive of Ravi’s illegal online movie streaming, even comparing him to Robinhood. Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma hit back at such people, calling out their ignorance. Here’s what he said. (Also Read: Nagarjuna reveals his family member was held in ‘digital arrest’ for 2 days; speaks about iBomma shutdown) Ram Gopal Varma chimed in on the iBomma controversy after Immadi Ravi’s arrest. Ram Gopal Varma on iBomma supporters RGV wrote a long note on X (formerly Twitter) about how movie piracy will ‘never stop’ not because of weak policing but because there will always be people willing to stream movies illegally. “Now the funniest thing is Ravi supporters proudly comparing him to Robin Hood as if they discovered some Nobel Prize winning logic,” he wrote. The filmmaker also pointed out that Robinhood fits today’s definition of a terrorist who loots and kills people. “Imagine how depraved one is, to think being financially …

Nagarjuna reveals his family member was held in ‘digital arrest’ for 2 days; speaks about iBomma shutdown

Nagarjuna reveals his family member was held in ‘digital arrest’ for 2 days; speaks about iBomma shutdown

Updated on: Nov 19, 2025 03:12 pm IST Talking to the press after the arrest of the pirate behind the iBomma website, Nagarjuna talked about how his own family member was exploited.  Actor Nagarjuna spoke to the press after the arrest of iBomma pirate website admin, Immadi Ravi. Talking about the rise of cybercrime, he revealed that a family member of his was recently held in a fraudulent ‘digital arrest’ for two whole days before they sought police help. Here’s what happened. (Also Read: Chiranjeevi rues Game Changer, OG facing box office losses due to piracy: How HIT 3 leak led to iBomma crackdown) Nagarjuna revealed how six months ago his family member was held in ‘digital arrest’. (PTI) Nagarjuna’s family member held in digital arrest Recently, there has been a surge in a type of cybercrime in which fraudsters impersonate law enforcement or government officials to intimidate victims through audio or video calls, and then hold them under ‘digital arrest’ to extort money. Nagarjuna reveals that one of his family members also went through …

What is iBomma, the film-piracy network whose ‘mastermind’ has been arrested? Chiranjeevi says Game Changer, Thandel, Kingdom and OG suffered due to piracy | Telugu News

What is iBomma, the film-piracy network whose ‘mastermind’ has been arrested? Chiranjeevi says Game Changer, Thandel, Kingdom and OG suffered due to piracy | Telugu News

In a significant move in the battle against movie piracy, which has long plagued Telugu cinema, the Hyderabad city police have arrested the alleged mastermind behind the iBomma/Bappam network. According to news agency ANI, the arrested person has been identified as Ravi Emandi, a 39-year-old native of Visakhapatnam in Andhra Pradesh and currently a citizen of Saint Kitts and Nevis. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW VIDEO Following Ravi’s arrest, many film personnel, including Telugu megastar Chiranjeevi, actor Nagarjuna Akkineni, and director SS Rajamouli, stepped forward to praise the Hyderabad police for their efforts and call for stricter measures to eradicate the menace. What is iBomma? iBomma is one of the major movie piracy networks in South India, offering high-quality movies, web series, and OTT content free of charge. Reportedly, the network includes over 65 mirror websites. Besides offering cinema, the network has also been working hand in glove with illegal betting platforms and redirecting its visitors to such websites, leading to massive financial exploitation of the public. Ravi Emandi is apparently highly skilled in website design, with …

Chiranjeevi rues Game Changer, OG facing box office losses due to piracy: How HIT 3 leak led to iBomma crackdown

Chiranjeevi rues Game Changer, OG facing box office losses due to piracy: How HIT 3 leak led to iBomma crackdown

Actors Chiranjeevi and Nagarjuna, filmmaker SS Rajamouli and producer Dil Raju met Commissioner of the Hyderabad City Police, VC Sajjanar, on Monday evening to laud him for the arrest of Immadi Ravi, the individual behind the piracy site, iBomma. Speaking to the press after that, Chiranjeevi lamented that films like Game Changer, OG, and Kingdom suffered box office losses due to this website. An explainer of how a complaint lodged over the leak of HIT: The Third Case led to the police cracking down on one of India’s biggest piracy websites. Chiranjeevi rued that films like Game Changer and Kingdom suffered losses due to piracy. Chiranjeevi rues box office losses to films due to iBomma Chiranjeevi spoke to the press after meeting the commissioner of police and said, “This individual has caused significant losses to the film industry through the unauthorised distribution of hundreds of films.” He then brought up films starring his son Ram Charan, brother Pawan Kalyan and actors Vijay Deverakonda and Naga Chaitanya as examples of films that suffered due to the …

Tollywood Piracy Crackdown: SS Rajamouli, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Laud Cops

Tollywood Piracy Crackdown: SS Rajamouli, Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna Laud Cops

In a breakthrough against digital piracy, Hyderabad police have arrested Ravi, the key individual behind the notorious piracy website (iBomma). The website has been responsible for leaking hundreds of films online over the years. The arrest marks one of the biggest crackdowns on movie piracy in recent times. It further brings relief to the film industry, which has suffered massive losses due to illegal distribution. Piracy destroys creative ecosystem To announce the development, the Hyderabad police held a special interaction on Monday afternoon. Megastar Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and acclaimed filmmaker SS Rajamouli attended the event. Their presence highlighted the gravity of the issue and the importance of combating piracy at its roots. Speaking at the event, Rajamouli lauded the police department for its swift and strategic operation. He stated, “Never underestimate the police. If they want to find someone, they will do it in record time. So never go overboard with piracy, and do not encourage it.” Rajamouli emphasized that piracy destroys the creative ecosystem and discourages filmmakers who put years of effort into a single …