First Copy (2025)
Synopsis
In the heart of Mumbai during the 1990s, 'Arif,' a notorious and desperately romantic figure, rises to infamy as the kingpin of film piracy. As he weaves an intricate web of distribution, his audacious exploits attract the attention of law enforcement, Bollywood celebrities, and the criminal underworld, leading to a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase.
Creator
Firdaus S. Sayed
Network
Amazon MX Player
Episodes
The Pirate Returns
Out of jail and full of charm, Arif hustles fake Walkmans to restore his dignity, but a clash with his brother-in-law pushes him toward a tough promise to go straight or lose respect.
Chai, Toast & Insults
Arif takes up a job at a film office to please his father, but after a petty humiliation by producer Mahesh Kumar, he vows quiet revenge with a projector and perfect timing.
The Reel
Arif partners with Pravin and Rajnish to burn their first pirated VCD before the film even hits theatres kickstarting a bold new empire built on entertainment and deception.
Chawl Cinema
As Arif's piracy spreads joy in chawls and fear in the industry, Mani becomes the face of the first-day-first-show culture, while Mahesh smells trouble and calls in the cops.
Chore Police
Sanjay Gogoi, a passionate cop with nothing to lose, is assigned to the piracy case. Meanwhile, Arif's rising fame puts him on Mahesh's radar and Mona gets closer to Arif.
The X Mark
With demand rising, Arif and Pravin strike a massive deal with a major CD wholesaler, but Inspector Sanjay has already set up a trap. As the frames reveal the mark, Arif finds himself exposed and Rajnish's fate takes an unexpected turn.
Uncensored Reels
Arif meets Rajnish in Jail, worried after losing his main source for reels, he finds a different route in Afreen's words. As the relation with Mona grows, cracks form at home with Afreen, while Sanjay tightens the net with a fearless new ally in Ragini.
The Back Door
Missing the Niyaz and breaking Afreen's trust, Arif returns with a stolen reel and a risky idea: a pirated copy. With Praveen by his side and names in hand, he dives into a game and takes one step back to restart his piracy business.
The Network
As Aisha's film rolls, Mona confronts Mahesh Kumar. As Mahesh's films start leaking again, he cracks down hard and Sanjay's police raid dents the piracy business until Arif finds a new delivery trick inspired by Afreen's biryani, VCDs hidden in plain sight, spreading even as the walls close in.
Catch The Pirate
As distance grows between Arif and Praveen, Aisha's film leak leads Sanjay and Ragini straight to the source ending with Arif in handcuffs and the empire in peril.
Cast
Details
Original Title
First Copy
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
10
Production
Salt Media, RVCJ Media