The Indian film industry faces a persistent threat from digital piracy, which undermines box office revenues and intellectual property rights. This paper examines the 2017 Bollywood film Raabta as a case study in the context of online piracy, specifically focusing on the portal 9xflix. By analyzing the search trends, the mechanism of unauthorized distribution, and the broader implications for the "Medium-Budget" film sector, this study highlights how platforms like 9xflix capitalize on consumer demand for free content to the detriment of cinematic profitability.
Directed by Dinesh Vijan, Raabta stars and Kriti Sanon as Shiv and Saira, two young people in Budapest who feel an inexplicable connection upon meeting. The story unfolds through a dual narrative: Raabta 9xflix