Understanding the mechanics of the site reveals why it was so resilient. The site did not actually host the movie files on its own servers (which would be a central point of failure). Instead, it operated as a sophisticated index:

By the end of 2019, the rise of affordable high-speed data and the expansion of platforms like Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Amazon Prime Video began to provide a legal, safer, and higher-quality alternative to these piracy hubs.

: To stay ahead of bans, the site frequently changed its extension (from .com to .in, .org, or .icu). Security Hazards