The authorities and the film industry have been trying to curb DVDwap's operations, but the website has managed to stay one step ahead. In 2018, the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) filed a complaint against DVDwap with the Cyber Cell, leading to a temporary shutdown of the site. However, the website soon re-emerged with a new domain and continued to operate with impunity.
DVDwap is a notorious website that has been operating in the shadows, providing access to pirated copies of Malayalam movies, often within hours of their theatrical release. The website has been a thorn in the side of the Malayalam film industry, with many filmmakers and producers losing significant revenue due to the rampant piracy facilitated by DVDwap.