In a blatant violation of all anti-piracy laws the new Vijay Deverakonda starrer Taxiwala was leaked online two months ago. Recalling the incident, Vijay said, “It was jolt, a bolt from the blue. We didn’t know what to do. We decided to not talk much about it because the more we speak about online piracy the more people search and find the illicit links.”
Recently, Vijay released a video comparing an illicit incomplete film to an uncooked bowl of pasta. In the fun video, Vijay is seen cooking pasta, comparing the various stages in the preparation to post-production process involved in the completion of a film.
Explains Vijay, “We made our point through laughter rather than rage and tears. Those who do these things (film piracy) are not going to be daunted by threats or emotional ourbursts. Until the government clamps down heavily on piracy I feel the best way to combat the menace is to appeal to fans.”
In fact Vijay did just that. And his diehard audience chose to not to see the bootleg version of Taxiwala. The film is now ready for release on November 17.
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