For every site seized, three more take its place. But the 2021 crackdown showed that sustained international cooperation can work.

During this period, Movierulz became notorious for leaking new releases, often hours or even minutes after they hit theaters. This resulted in significant financial losses for movie producers, distributors, and theaters.

In 2020, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) issued a directive to internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to Movierulz and its mirror websites. Additionally, the website was taken down by various international authorities, including the United States and the United Kingdom.