TamilRockers
Type of site | Torrent index, magnet links provider, Peer-to-peer |
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| Available in | English |
| Headquarters | India |
| Area served | Worldwide |
| Revenue | Advertisements |
| Registration | Optional, free |
| Launched | 2011 |
| Current status | Active |
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| File sharing |
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TamilRockers is a torrent website based in India which facilitates the distribution of copyrighted material, including television shows, movies, music and videos. The site allows visitors to search for and download copyrighted material with the help of magnet links and torrent files, which facilitate peer-to-peer file sharing. It also operates multiple Telegram channels and groups with thousands of subscribers. TamilRockers is the tenth most popular torrent site in TorrentFreak's Top 10 Most Popular Torrent Sites of 2020 list.
In India, ISPs have been ordered to block access to the website. The website continues operation by switching to a series of new web addresses. Aside from its traditional list of pirate sites, apps, and hosting providers, the movie industry group Motion Picture Association (MPA) lists TamilRockers as one of the notorious markets.