Because of the "erotic thriller" genre's high demand but limited availability on mainstream platforms (like Netflix or Amazon Prime), niche series like Salahkaar become prime targets for piracy sites. The restricted availability acts as a funnel: users unwilling to pay the subscription fee for a niche platform turn to illegal sources, fueling the traffic for sites like Bolly4u.

: While platforms like Ullu require a paid premium subscription, a significant segment of the audience relies on piracy networks to consume content for free.

Accessing or distributing content via Bolly4u is a criminal offense in India: