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Anti Piracy Cell

PROTECTING
TELUGU CINEMA

On Screen, Online, Everywhere

The unified voice of Telugu Film Industry. Fighting piracy. Defending creativity.

History

AVPC Timeline

2005

Anti Video Piracy Cell Created

First in India

2010

Cyber Cell Started

Digital operations

2012

MoU with MPAA

International collab

2013

Movie Cop App

Public reporting

2016

TIPCU Created

Cyber Crime Wing

2005

First Anti-Piracy Cell in India established by Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce

2010

Launch of dedicated cyber operations unit for digital piracy tracking

2012

Memorandum of Understanding signed with Motion Picture Association of America

2013

Mobile application launched to report piracy incidents from the public

2016

Telangana Integrated Police Cybercrime Unit established in collaboration with AVPC

About Anti Video Piracy Cell

The Anti Video Piracy Cell (AVPC) was established in 2005 to combat video piracy and protect intellectual property in the Telugu film industry. Operating through specialized IT professionals and operations units, AVPC works under the guidance of an Honorary Chairman and governing council to safeguard creative assets across the industry.

AVPC Structure & Operations

The AVPC operates through a specialized team comprising IT professionals and an operations unit, working under the guidance of an Honorary Chairman and a governing council. This dynamic structure enables effective strategy development and robust oversight of anti-piracy initiatives.

IT Professionals

Technical expertise for monitoring and takedown operations

Operations Unit

Coordination and execution of anti-piracy strategies

Governing Council

Strategic oversight and policy guidance

Our Comprehensive Approach

1

Intelligence Gathering

Gathering intelligence on the sources of piracy, including camcording in cinemas and online release groups.

2

Stakeholder Engagement

Actively engaging with governmental agencies and key stakeholders across the Indian film industry to foster stronger policies and collaborative efforts.

3

360-Degree Protection

Continuously evolving anti-piracy strategies to provide comprehensive protection for Telugu cinema across all platforms and channels.

Report Piracy

Help Us Protect Creative Rights

By reporting suspected piracy, you help protect the creative rights and livelihoods of countless artists and technicians.

All reports are confidential and will be investigated by our Anti Video Piracy Cell team. Your cooperation helps us protect Telugu cinema.

For urgent matters, contact us directly at: 040-23607882/883