The 2023 Telugu film year was a landmark period for Tollywood, featuring blockbuster hits like , Waltair Veerayya , and Dasara . However, this year also saw a significant surge in digital piracy, with websites like iBomma at the center of the controversy. The Rise and Fall of iBomma
Users were frequently redirected to illegal betting platforms, where many lost significant amounts of money.
However, its operations were entirely illegal. In November 2025, a major crackdown by the Hyderabad Cyber Crime Police led to the arrest of the site's mastermind, . Authorities revealed that the site was not just a piracy hub but was also linked to: