In India, the Copyright Act, 1957, strictly prohibits the piracy of copyrighted content. Downloading or distributing content from sites like Filmyzilla is a criminal offense. While individual downloaders are rarely prosecuted compared to uploaders, the government frequently blocks these domains, and internet service providers (ISPs) often warn users attempting to access them.

While Filmyzilla is a popular website for downloading movies and TV shows, its authenticity and legitimacy have been questioned several times. The website has been accused of piracy, and several Bollywood producers and distributors have filed lawsuits against the website.

While downloading a file might seem like a quick win, the risks involved are significant and growing.