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.
Hyderabad Police revealed that Ravi, operator of iBomma, uploaded nearly 21,000 films and earned Rs 20 crore from piracy. The case involves international links and online betting promotion. Authorities plan to escalate investigations to CBI and Enforcement Directorate.
Cyberabad police arrested Immadhi Ravi, prime suspect behind the iBomma piracy website, upon his arrival from France. Ravi allegedly distributed pirated Telugu films and OTT content, causing major losses. Investigations link him to operations from the Caribbean islands.
According to police, Ravi went for a swim in the canal at Karunagiri area in the morning along with his friends and was swept away in the swirling waters.
As many as 25 street dwellers and orphans living on the pavements were rescued in Kothagudem and Paloncha towns recently, Annam Foundation founder Annam Srinivas Rao told ‘Telangana Today’.
The police seized 1,125 fake policies, Rs 60,000, three pollution testing vehicles, fake stamps, computers, printers, and documents from their possession
The revelations have been made in the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charge sheet filed against the accused for gang rape and murder in a Hathras court.
The actor currently has two films in his kitty. He will soon be seen in "Krack", which also stars Shruti Haasan, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar and Samuthirakani. The action thriller, which is Ravi's 66th film
