Veteran Kannada actor and MP Jaggesh has strongly condemned film piracy, comparing it to robbery and warning of severe legal consequences, including up to three years in prison. He emphasized that piracy harms producers, technicians, and artists by undermining their livelihoods and the financial viability of film projects. This statement follows recent industry discussions on illegal film sharing, with police reportedly arresting a suspect in connection with a piracy network, a move seen as a significant step for the industry's efforts to protect its work.