Tamilrockers was founded in 2011 and quickly gained popularity for providing free downloads of the latest Tamil movies. Isaimini emerged as a sister site specializing in Tamil music downloads.
Despite numerous attempts by authorities to shut them down, Tamilrockers and Isaimini continue to operate by frequently changing their domain names and using mirror sites.
Tamilrockers and Isaimini generate revenue through ads and partnerships with other piracy websites, making them highly profitable ventures.
The film industry has been actively combating piracy by implementing stricter cybersecurity measures, but the battle against websites like Tamilrockers and Isaimini remains ongoing.