Accessing Filmyzilla is not only unethical but also illegal under the Indian Copyright Act, 1957. The Cinematograph (Amendment) Act, 2023, imposes strict penalties, including up to three years in prison and fines for camcording or unauthorized distribution. While users may think “only downloading” is harmless, each download encourages the site’s continued operation. Internet service providers (ISPs) in India are also required to block piracy sites, but users bypass these blocks via VPNs, further entrenching the problem.