In neighboring Pondicherry, things are a bit different. Just as the easy and laidback lifestyle in the city, pirated VCDs of new films are freely available in the pavement stores. The police conduct sporadic raids but the vendors resurface after a few days!

The newly elected President of Nadigar Sangam, Sarathkumar, has convened a rally in Pondy which would walk through the city to raise awareness against the pernicious practice. The top brass of the Producers Association and Distributors Association are also expected to participate. They would meet the Chief Minister, N. Rangasamy, and hand over a memorandum seeking remedial action.