However, the party was short-lived. In 2008, the Indian government, in collaboration with international law enforcement agencies, launched a crackdown on piracy websites. TamilBlasters was one of the first targets. Kumar and his team were caught off guard, and several members of the team were arrested and charged with copyright infringement and other related crimes.
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In 2020, TamilBlasters was shut down by the authorities, reportedly due to pressure from the film industry and law enforcement agencies. The website's closure had a significant impact on the online piracy landscape, particularly in the Tamil-speaking regions.