| Metric | Vegamovies (Piracy) | Disney+ Hotstar (Legal OTT) | |--------|--------------------|----------------------------| | | 71 % | 48 % | | Repeat viewings | 38 % (≥2 watches) | 24 % | | Perceived video quality | 62 % rated “acceptable,” 28 % “good,” 10 % “poor” | 93 % “good” or “excellent” | | Willingness to pay for a legal stream | 22 % (average willingness ₹149) | 57 % (average willingness ₹299) | | Motivation | “Free access” (68 %), “No subscription” (45 %), “Curiosity about subtitles” (31 %) | “Convenient UI” (71 %), “High quality” (66 %) |

In many countries, including India, downloading or streaming from sites like Vegamovies is considered illegal piracy under the Cinematograph Act.