Many of these sites now use aggressive pop-ups that ask for notification permissions. Allowing these permissions can lead to spammy links being sent to your desktop or phone. Worse, if you are asked to "verify you are human" by entering personal details, that data is often sold to third parties.
The reason sites like DVDPlay are trending is simple: Malayalam cinema is producing some of the best films in India right now. Directors and writers are crafting compelling stories that deserve to be seen in the best quality possible. Watching a pixelated, virus-ridden version of a film like 2018: Everyone is a Hero or Premalu does a disservice to the art form.
The search term "patched download" usually implies that users are looking for a version of an app or a file that has been modified to bypass restrictions (such as removing ads or unlocking premium features). In the context of piracy sites like DVDPlay, this often refers to:
While the promise of a free movie is tempting, the reality is often far more dangerous.