Madras HC blocks piracy of Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947

The Madras High Court has ordered 29 internet and telecom service providers to block websites carrying pirated copies of the films Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947. Justice K. Surender passed the interim injunctions on August 14, 2026, the same day both films released in theatres. The orders also restrain four cable operators, Action Lane, JAK Communications, C32 Cable Net and Thamizhaga Cable TV Communication, from unauthorised copying, recording or distributing the films.

Vishesh Pictures Pvt Ltd, producer of Awarapan 2, and Aamir Khan Productions Pvt Ltd, producer of Batwara 1947, filed separate suits over apprehended copyright infringement. Medianama reports that the court found unauthorised broadcasts could cause irreversible injury. The injunctions were made conditional on the producers indemnifying respondents for any impact on legitimate business interests.

The blocking directions cover BSNL, MTNL, Bharti Airtel, Tata Communications, Reliance Jio, Sify Technologies and Atria Convergence Technologies. The orders remain in force until September 11, 2026, when both matters return for further hearing.