For smaller, independent films like Bhoothakaalam (a psychological horror gem) or Appan (a tense family drama), a piracy leak was existential. These films depended on word-of-mouth and paid theatrical footfall to recover their modest budgets. When a high-quality print appeared on 0gomovies just three days after release, many potential viewers simply stayed home, unknowingly contributing to the film’s financial failure.
This paper has some limitations. The study focuses on 0gomovies and its offerings of Malayalam movies in 2022. A more comprehensive study could include other online streaming platforms and a broader range of Malayalam movies. 0gomovies malayalam movies 2022