Before we address the piracy aspect, let’s look at the film itself. Directed by M. S. Anandan, Chakra hit theaters (and later OTT) right in the middle of the second COVID-19 wave.

: It dives deep into digital security flaws and the vulnerabilities of modern e-commerce systems, making it a spiritual successor to Vishal's previous hit, Irumbu Thirai .

Directed by debutant , Chakra revolves around a massive cyber-heist that takes place on Independence Day. In a meticulously planned operation, 50 houses across Chennai are robbed simultaneously.

For years, websites like TamilRockers and Tamilyogi have been the bane of the Indian film industry. Tamilyogi is a notorious piracy website that specializes in leaking Tamil movies, as well as Telugu, Malayalam, Hindi, and English films, often within hours of their official release.

Chakra (also marketed as Chakra: The Invincible ) is a 2021 Indian Tamil-language action thriller written and directed by M. S. Anandan. The film was produced by Vishal Film Factory and released on February 19, 2021.