The website is illegal in India under the Cinematograph Act, and ISPs frequently block it. Yet, the traffic persists because it solves a problem the industry created: Overpriced tickets and delayed OTT releases.

is a public torrent platform widely known for hosting pirated versions of Punjabi, Bollywood, Hollywood, and South Indian movies. While it attracts millions of users looking for free Punjabi cinema, it is an illegal service that distributes copyrighted content without authorization. The Times of India Key Features and Content

Under the , piracy is now a punishable offense with imprisonment of up to 3 years and fines up to ₹10 lakhs. While the government usually targets the uploaders (the ones running Filmyhit), consumers are not entirely safe.