New Delhi: The Union Government has blocked websites and Telegram channels that were circulating and facilitating the spread of pirated copies of films. Union Minister of State and actor Suresh Gopi was informed of this action in a response letter from Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. In response, Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw sent a letter to Suresh Gopi detailing the actions taken. In his letter, Ashwini Vaishnaw highlighted that the government recognizes the severe impact of piracy on the film industry. Suresh Gopi had earlier urged the Centre to intensify action, describing film piracy as one of the biggest challenges facing the Indian film industry.