He decided to talk it over with his other friend, Ravi, who was known for his tech savviness. They met at a small café, the rain drumming against the windows. Over steaming cups of chai, Aravind confessed his dilemma.

After a long pause, Aravind smiled faintly. “You’re right. I guess waiting is the only honest way.” He pulled out his phone and set a reminder to check streaming services in a week.

Aravind hesitated. He remembered the stories his older brother told him about how downloading from such places could expose his computer to malware, and how filmmakers lose out on hard‑earned revenue. Yet, the excitement of seeing his favorite star’s performance made him restless.