KOllywood actress and Maniratnam's wife, Suhasini Maniratnam seeked the help of Chennai city commissioner of Police to take immediate steps to prevent the sale of pirated DVD's od Raavanan. "Pirated DVDs of the movie were brought to Chennai from Puducherry and other neighbouring States. We have also lodged a complaint to Puducherry Chief Minister Vaithilingam.The police chief has immediately requested his subordinates to look into the issue", said Suhasini in her meeting with the press. She also pointed out that some people within the industry was assisting outsiders to create and sell pirated DVD's.