iBomma, one of the most widely used piracy websites for Telugu movies, has been permanently shut down after the Telangana police arrested its founder, Immadi Ravi. The case has generated massive attention across the Telugu states, as authorities confirmed that the website’s operations have completely stopped following his arrest. Visitors to the website now see a court-mandated message stating that access to iBomma has been blocked and that the service has been permanently halted in the country.
The shutdown notice clearly states that the service has been discontinued and apologizes to users for the inconvenience. While many online users celebrated the takedown, the police warned the public that the larger danger goes beyond piracy. Authorities revealed that several illegal streaming platforms, including iBomma, collect user data secretly while offering pirated movies. This means that millions of users who regularly visited such websites unknowingly exposed their personal information to cybercriminal activities.
Officials also cautioned that with iBomma offline, several copycat websites may soon appear. These platforms may not only continue piracy but also pose more serious cybersecurity risks. Despite social media hype around the arrested founder, experts urge the public to understand that piracy is not just about watching free movies but also about the risk of data breaches, identity theft, malware attacks, and financial fraud. The police emphasized that the shutdown should serve as a warning for users to avoid illegal streaming websites and depend only on legitimate platforms to safeguard their data and devices.
