Aiyaary, directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, was released on February 16, 2018. However, within hours of its release, the movie was leaked on various piracy websites, including 9xMovies. The film's producers and distributors were quick to respond, filing a complaint with the authorities and demanding that the website be shut down. Nevertheless, the damage had already been done, with thousands of people downloading and streaming the movie illegally.