Tamil Film Producers Council announces no new film releases from September 1
The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) has declared a ban on new Tamil film releases starting September 1. This decision was made in response to the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association and Distributors Association's announcement, which restricts screening new films to those that have been released on OTT platforms after an eight-week theatrical window.
The TFPC's decision comes after a meeting held at the Council's premises on Saturday, where it was decided that the organization would not release new films following the Distributors Association and Theatre Owners Association's unilateral decision. The producers' bodies criticized the lack of consultation with the TFPC and other industry associations, which resulted in the imposition of the eight-week theatrical window requirement and the prohibition of advance payments for new films.
The TFPC emphasized that the decision has significant implications for producers, as many struggle to complete and release their films, with around 250 Tamil films being released each year. The council has requested the Tamil Nadu government to intervene in the matter, citing the impact on thousands of workers within the Tamil film industry.
The announcement was made on behalf of the TFPC by Vice President S Kamalakkannan and Secretaries S Kathiresan and R Radhakrishnan.
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