Summary:
Well, as per the latest reports, it is now confirmed that no south releases will hit theatres from March 1st. Only producers will be part of this strike. Exhibitors won’t be part of this no-show strike.
A few days ago, the Tamil Film Producers Council and Telugu film Chamber of Commerce will hold an indefinite strike from March 1st, in order to protest the steep rates charged by digital service providers.
Well, as per the latest reports, it is now confirmed that no south releases will hit theatres from March 1st. Only producers will be part of this strike. Exhibitors won’t be part of this no-show strike.
However, a meeting will be held on 23rd February to make the final decision.
In the previous year, with the introduction of GST, the industry faced double taxation owing to additional entertainment tax.
The theatres back then had shut down for three days, incurring severe losses.