Should we accept that movies in India release on two platforms – theatres and internet? Because blatant online piracy is exactly what’s happening for the past few years. Simmba, the latest Bollywood movie at the box office released on December 28, Friday and we already have ‘Simmba Full Movie in HD Download’ links all over the internet. Yes, Ranveer Singh-Sara Ali Khan-starrer Simmba full movie is leaked online by TamilRockers. Other sites such as FilmyWap, Pagalworld, 9xmovies, TamilYogi are purportedly providing Simmba watch online for free option in 1080p HD, 720p and 480p versions! This is insane. And if you thought this is the worst, the most disappointing bit comes from so-called movie buffs who are openly leaking Simmba movie clips on Twitter. Simmba Movie Review: Ranveer Singh Roars In This Weak Singham Clone That Trivialises a Serious Crime.

Rohit Shetty directed Simmba starring Ranveer Singh and Sara Ali Khan is one of 2018’s biggest movies. A lot is riding on the film, especially after the unsuccessful run of biggies such as Shah Rukh Khan’s Zero and Aamir Khan’s Thugs of Hindostan. Now, Simmba being a typical Rohit Shetty film does not expect (read: care) for good reviews from critics. But it does need a good public response, especially when the film introduces Ranveer as a masala film hero for the first time. And if websites leak the movie on the day of release, it is not good news. And this is precisely what’s happening.

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One more factor that is contributing to piracy is Twitterati sharing links and clips from the film on the micro-blogging platform. These clips are of actor Akshay Kumar who is making a special appearance in Simmba. Now, excited Akki fans are posting videos of their favourite hero in a dashing cop avatar on Twitter. Their excitement is going to cost Rohit Shetty a lot as this kills the surprise element for the audiences who are yet to watch the film.

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Earlier, Rajinikanth-starrer 2.0 and Shah Rukh Khan-starrer Zero faced a lot against online miscreants. Their film that boasted of great VFX work was leaked online for free downloads and watch online for free in HD options on the day of their release. Not only illegal websites, Zero and 2.0 was leaked for live stream on social media platforms. And it is happening all over again with Ranveer’s Simmba. With mixed to negative movie reviews pouring in for Simmba, and illegal websites providing movie links could dent film’s box office collection big time. It is high time film industry takes note of the serious damages caused due to online piracy and request the government for stringent laws to curb this malpractice.

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