What makes the phrase fascinating is its inherent contradiction. The same viewer who acknowledges the film is "better" via piracy is also likely a fan who wants to support the artists (Dhanush, Selvaraghavan, the composer AR Rahman). Yet, they argue that the illegal version fixes the very flaws of the official release. This highlights a painful reality for the film industry:
Keeps the audience emotionally invested and searching for answers.
Moving away from cam-rip (low quality) to HD (High Definition) or 4K, often termed as 3rd Gen or "better" versions.