2016 wasn't a smooth ride for the operators. The Tamil Film Producers Council, led by Vishal and K.E. Gnanavel Raja, started a massive crackdown. The "Anti-Piracy Cell" was revived in late 2015, and by early 2016, they had their sights set on Kuttymovies.
: The Rajinikanth starrer was one of the most anticipated films of the decade, facing significant piracy challenges immediately upon release. Kuttymovies In 2016