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The proliferation of online piracy platforms has significantly disrupted regional film industries worldwide. This paper examines “OkJatt,” a notorious pirate website specializing in Punjabi-language movies. Through a case study approach, it explores OkJatt’s operational methods, its appeal to audiences in the Punjabi diaspora, and the consequent economic and creative damage to the Pollywood (Punjabi film) industry. The paper argues that while OkJatt capitalized on gaps in legitimate distribution and regional content accessibility, its piracy model ultimately undermines the long-term sustainability of Punjabi cinema. It concludes by discussing anti-piracy measures, legal interventions, and the need for affordable, accessible legal alternatives. okjatt punjabi movies
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OkJatt, Punjabi movies, Pollywood, digital piracy, copyright infringement, film industry economics, regional cinema. 1. Introduction The Punjabi film industry, colloquially known as Pollywood, has experienced exponential growth since the early 2010s, producing high-budget films with international appeal. However, this growth has been paralleled by the rise of unauthorized digital distribution platforms. Among them, “OkJatt” emerged as one of the most visited pirate websites for Punjabi, Hindi, and dubbed Hollywood movies (Kaur & Singh, 2021). Despite repeated legal actions and domain seizures, OkJatt has persisted by migrating to new domain extensions, reflecting a cat-and-mouse dynamic between law enforcement and cyber-pirates.