Hyderabad: Actor Prakash Raj said theft remained a crime in all circumstances, reacting strongly to the iBOMMA piracy case involving the arrest of Immedi Ravi.
Police earlier took Ravi into custody for allegedly streaming pirated films through the iBOMMA website. He is currently lodged in jail in connection with the case. Authorities booked him under multiple sections related to film piracy and promotion of betting applications.
Despite the illegal streaming, many viewers accessed movies for free through the website. On social media, several users praised Ravi, citing rising movie ticket prices. Some even projected him as a “hero” for making films freely available.
iBOMMA piracy case draws sharp response from Prakash Raj
Addressing a media conference, Prakash Raj rejected such arguments outright. He said stealing remained wrong regardless of who committed it. He also questioned how someone involved in theft could ever be glorified as a hero.
If audiences felt ticket prices were excessive, he said, they should choose not to watch films. Calling cinema a business, Prakash Raj said viewers always had the option to accept or reject a product. He stressed that piracy could not be justified under any excuse.
Following his remarks, Prakash Raj’s comments went viral on social media. The statements triggered renewed debate among netizens over piracy, ticket pricing, and ethical responsibility.