The rise of Moviesda and other piracy websites had a significant impact on the Tamil film industry. According to a report by the Tamil Nadu Film Producers Council, the industry lost around ₹100 crores (approximately $14 million USD) in 2010 due to piracy. The easy availability of pirated copies of movies on websites like Moviesda made it challenging for filmmakers to reap the benefits of their hard work.
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