PROTECTING
TELUGU CINEMA
The unified voice of Telugu Film Industry. Fighting piracy. Defending creativity.
The unified voice of Telugu Film Industry. Fighting piracy. Defending creativity.
2005
2008
For Video Piracy
2010
For Digital Piracy
2012
International Collaboration
2013
Training & Camcording Prevention
2015
Bahubali: The Beginning
2016
By Telangana Govt
2016
By Chairman Sri. Rajkumar
2017
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion
2025
HD Prints & Crypto
2025
National Coordination
2025
Ibomma Busted
2005
Anti Video Piracy Cell Created (First in India)
2008
First ever Dedicated Court launched by AP Government for Video Piracy
2010
Cyber Cell Launched (For Digital Piracy)
2012
MOU with MPA (International Collaboration)
2013
Indian Movie Cop (IMC) app launched (For training to cinema staff against Camcording)
2015
Busted an International film piracy racket (For the movie Bahubali: The Beginning)
2016 - TIPCU
Telangana Intellectual Property Crime Unit (TIPCU) Launched (First Ever Dedicated Anti Piracy Unit launched by govt of Telangana)
2016 - ACE
ACE Award (Received by Chairman Sri. Rajkumar Akella)
2017
Busted PAN India Piracy Syndicate (For the movie Baahubali 2: The Conclusion)
2025
Busted India's biggest film piracy racket (For HD Prints, Camcording & Cryptocurrency)
2025
MIB sets up a National Task Force to combat piracy
2025
Ibomma Operation: Busted Ibomma and affiliated piracy websites
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.
Gathering intelligence on the sources of piracy, including camcording in cinemas and online release groups.
Actively engaging with governmental agencies and key stakeholders across the Indian film industry to foster stronger policies and collaborative efforts.
Continuously evolving anti-piracy strategies to provide comprehensive protection for Telugu cinema across all platforms and channels.
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