I am feeling helpless; say no to film piracy: Unni Mukundan appeals to fans

Actor Unni Mukundan recently spoke out against film piracy, urging audiences not to watch pirated movies. In an Instagram post, Unni expressed the frustration and helplessness experienced by filmmakers due to the widespread circulation of illegal copies. His plea comes in the wake of reports about the pirated version of 'Marco' being shared online.

“Please don't watch pirated movies. We are helpless. I, too, feel helpless. Only you can stop this by not downloading or watching films illegally. It's a request,” Unni wrote, ending his post with a folded-hand gesture of appeal.

In a related incident, a 21-year-old Aluva native, Aaquib Fanan, was arrested for circulating a pirated copy of 'Marco'. Police investigations revealed that Aaquib had shared the Telegram link to the pirated version via Instagram. Telegram, in particular, has become a significant platform for piracy, with numerous films reportedly appearing on the app on their release day.

Unni’s post received an overwhelming response, with fans expressing their support and condemning piracy. Many commenters demanded stricter legal action and criticised those watching films meant for theatres on smaller screens, labelling them as 'fools' who undermine the efforts of filmmakers.