In 2018, "exclusive" releases on such platforms often referred to the rapid availability of major South Indian blockbusters, frequently dubbed in Hindi for a wider audience. Notable films from that year that were heavily featured in South Indian movie archives include: K.G.F: Chapter 1
Before the dominance of official OTT platforms like Prime Video or Netflix in India, websites like Khatrimaza filled a massive void. In 2018, the term "Exclusive" usually referred to: khatrimazacom 2018 south movie exclusive
In 2018, many South Indian cinema halls lacked the advanced forensic watermarking found in Hollywood prints. A projectionist earning low wages could be paid ₹5,000 to record the film using a high-end camera on a tripod in the projection booth. These "HDTS" (High Definition Telesync) files were then sold to the Khatrimaza network. In 2018, "exclusive" releases on such platforms often