: Rajini Murugan , which was a significant commercial success during the festival season.

The year 2016 coincided with a major telecom revolution in India, which brought affordable high-speed mobile data to millions of users. While this catalyzed the growth of legitimate streaming platforms, it also fueled an unprecedented boom in film piracy.

One of the best-reviewed films of the year. A realistic drama about a man trying to get a visa. While not a massive target for initial piracy, it was heavily downloaded on Isaimini months after release for its repeat value.