Internet Piracy In The Film Industry: An Economic Analysis And Comparison Between Hollywood & Bollywood
- IJLLR Journal
- Sep 6
- 1 min read
M Hasanul Haque, Texas A&M University, USA.
ABSTRACT
Film piracy has become a major challenge for the global movie industry. This paper explores the financial, legal, and ethical problems it creates, focusing on Hollywood and Bollywood. We will look at how piracy started, the technology pirates use, and the platforms they rely on for illegal distribution. Based on industry reports and academic research, this study shows how piracy cuts into box office revenue, hurts jobs in creative fields, and messes up market structures. While some people claim piracy might help movies get more exposure, its overall effect on the industry's growth is largely negative. The paper also compares the legal systems in the United States and India, examining the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) and the Indian Copyright Act of 1957. We'll also discuss the difficulties in enforcing these laws. To combat piracy, several strategies are being considered, including flexible pricing, releasing movies globally at the same time, using digital watermarking, and educating consumers. The findings suggest that even though piracy keeps changing with new technology, a combination of legal, financial, and technological efforts can help reduce its impact. This paper contributes to ongoing discussions about intellectual property rights, making culture accessible, and the future of protecting digital content.
