Tamil cinema: Shootings stalled, big films in soup
Following lockdown to fight Covid second wave, all shootings have been cancelled. Continue Reading
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Producers cross swords in Kollywood
At a time when corona has spelt trouble to Kollywood with shootings cancelled and theatres shut, war of words and infighting among producers have taken centrestage. Continue Reading
Kamal cheated me, alleges producer Gnanavelraja
Noted producer Gnanavelraja has filed a complaint with Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) against Kamal Haasan alleging that the actor-politician cheated him of Rs 10 crore. Continue Reading
Editorial: Chaos & confusion
2019 has so far been a disappointing one for Tamil cinema. Of the 150-odd movies that hit the screens this year hardly half-a-dozen managed to recover costs. Ask producers they say piracy is a major reason, while a few say the rising cost of remuneration for actors is the biggest hurdle. Amidst such a scenario comes ad-hoc committee of the Tamil Film Producers Council holding discussions with State government on the possibility of fixing the salary of actors and directors based on the theatrical collections of their films. Continue Reading
Editorial: Divided they are
The year 2019 has been a tough one so far for Tamil cinema. Over 120 films hit the screens till July and only half-a-dozen films could recover the costs. Continue Reading
Vishal starrer Ayogya’s release cancelled at last minute
It’s problems aplenty in Tamil cinema. A couple of releases for this week have been postponed and a notice has been served on a producer for non-payment of debts besides an ad-hoc committee appointed by the government to run the affairs of the Tamil Film Producers Council alleging irregularities. Continue Reading
Reel to real
Who said there is there is plenty of action and drama only on screen? Tamil cinema always had loads of twists and turns not just in reel but in real too. Continue Reading
Break the rules
Following complaints that too many films release every weekend thereby affecting their prospects, the Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) came up with a regulation committee that brought in rules and regulations and made it mandatory to get their approval for releasing films in K’town. Continue Reading