The arrest of iBomma founder Ravi has triggered unexpected social media support, with users praising him for making films accessible and criticising high ticket and OTT prices. While many debate industry practices, Cybercrime officials warn such support could normalise piracy.
Jiohotstar's subscriber base surged to 300 million, nearly matching Netflix, driven by record-breaking digital viewership during IPL 2025. Jiostar reported 1.19 billion total IPL reach, 55.2 million peak concurrency, and historic monetisation across advertising and subscriptions, marking India’s top OTT milestone