Despite a 9/10 rating from critics, 83 underperformed. Reasons included:

"83" had a budget of over ₹270 crores. Due to COVID restrictions and piracy, the film underperformed at the box office. Every download of represents a lost ticket or a lost OTT view. The actors, light technicians, and spot boys rely on legitimate revenue.

These are not just scare tactics; these are real legal provisions that are increasingly being enforced as the government and industry bodies unite to curb online piracy.

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