Here’s a critical piece on the topic:
Every download from Filmyzilla bypasses the film’s rightful revenue chain—producers, distributors, cinema halls, and the thousands of daily-wage workers who rely on legitimate theatrical and streaming income. In 2012, Ishaqzaade was a modest hit, but its enduring popularity on piracy platforms has quietly eroded the very economics that enable small-to-mid-budget cinema to survive.
In the annals of Bollywood, Ishaqzaade (2012) stands as a gritty, audacious romance—a combustible blend of gunfire and longing, set against the political feuds of rural India. Directed by Habib Faisal and powered by fierce performances from Parineeti Chopra and Arjun Kapoor, the film earned its cult status honestly. But there’s another, shadier realm where Ishaqzaade continues to thrive: the piracy site Filmyzilla.