Some fans defend Tamilyogi by pointing out that the site hosts many rare, old, or “lost” Tamil films that are not available on any legal platform. For example, several early 2000s films with no digital remaster exist only as Tamilyogi rips from old VCDs. In this sense, pirates have unintentionally become digital archivists. However, this does not justify the piracy of recent, easily accessible films.
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Yes. The Copyright Act, 1957 (amended in 2012) prohibits unauthorized reproduction and distribution of copyrighted works. The Information Technology Act, 2000 also allows for blocking of pirate sites. However, the punishment for end users (viewers/downloaders) is rarely enforced. Most actions target the site operators and uploaders. Some fans defend Tamilyogi by pointing out that