Producers’ body condemns piracy of Salman Khan’s ‘Sikandar’

Actors Salman Khan and Rashmika Mandanna during the trailer launch of the upcoming film ‘Sikandar’, in Mumbai, March 23, 2025.
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The Indian Motion Picture Producers’ Association (IMPPA) condemned the unauthorised online release of the high-definition (HD) print of Salman Khan’s Sikandar. It argued that piracy has caused a ‘significant financial harm’ to the film’s producer and the film industry particularly at a time when the film fraternity is grappling with multiple challenges.

In a press release dated April 1, 2025, the producers body noted, “Piracy remains one of the most severe threats to the entertainment sector, causing substantial revenue losses and jeopardizing the livelihoods of countless individuals involved in film production, distribution, and exhibition. The leak of Sikandar serves as a stark reminder of the urgent need for stricter enforcement of anti-piracy laws and enhanced digital security measures to protect intellectual property rights.”

IMPPA also highlighted the role platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Telegram play in facilitating unauthorised streaming of films and urged the concerned authorities to “shut down these sites and hold those responsible accountable under the law.”

The body appealed to the audiences to support the film industry by accessing films through legitimate channels and urged them to refrain from engaging in piracy, “Only through collective action can we safeguard the future of Indian cinema and ensure that filmmakers continue to create and deliver quality content without the fear of unlawful exploitation.”

After collecting ₹30.06 crores in India on its opening day, the AR Murugadoss-directorial grossed ₹29 crores on its second day, according to Sacnilk.