A surprising and troubling video has emerged from a
North indian restaurant in the state of Ohio, USA, showing the newly released telugu film
The raja Saab being played on a television inside the dining area — just a
day after the movie’s global release. What made the situation more serious was that the version being shown appeared to be
a pirated copy, not an authorized screening.The restaurant was reportedly located in
Dublin, Ohio, where customers were seen watching the film on the restaurant’s screens, drawing shock and criticism online.
❗ Why This Is a Problem
The video was shared by an
Instagram user and quickly drew attention from netizens and film fans, who expressed disbelief that such piracy could occur so openly, especially in the
United States.Piracy — the unauthorized copying and distribution of films — is illegal and considered a
serious crime in most countries, including the US. It undermines the hard work of filmmakers, actors, and production teams by taking away revenue the film would otherwise earn at the box office.Film industry supporters argued that the restaurant management should data-face
strict legal action for promoting and broadcasting an illegal copy, which could attract criminal charges under copyright and distribution laws.
🎬 Background: The raja Saab
The raja Saab, starring
Prabhas, is a much‑anticipated horror‑comedy entertainer directed by
Maruthi and released on
January 9, 2026 during the
Sankranti festival. The film has been receiving significant attention both in india and overseas as fans eagerly awaited its release.Despite being a major global release with advance bookings in the
United States and other markets, this incident highlights ongoing challenges that the film industry data-faces with
movie piracy, even shortly after a film’s official premiere.
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