Malayalam film industry to go on strike from June 1 onwards
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Malayalam film industry to go on strike from June 1 onwards

The Hindu  

A joint meeting of the film bodies in the Malayalam film industry on Thursday decided to go on a strike from June 1 onwards demanding an end to the double taxation on movie tickets and a salary cut by the actors in view of the rising cost of film production. The meeting was attended by the representatives of Kerala Film Producers Association, Film Employees Federation of Kerala, Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala, and the Kerala Film Distributors Association. The film bodies will meet Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan before June 1 to apprise him about the crisis and to place the request to end the double taxation system on movie tickets, which included the Goods and Services Tax and entertainment tax levied by the local bodies. We have not yet spoken to AMMA, as there is no one in the organisation currently,” Film Producers Association vice president G.Suresh Kumar told The Hindu.

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Kerala film chamber amps up strike call plan, asks affiliate bodies to seek its nod on new releases
1 month ago

Kerala film chamber amps up strike call plan, asks affiliate bodies to seek its nod on new releases

The Hindu  

The Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce has asked exhibitors and distributors to seek its prior permission before going ahead with the release of movies from March 25, 2025 onwards. The move comes amid the widening rift among the film bodies in the Malayalam film industry over the strike call given by a combine of producers, exhibitors and distributors from June …

Rift between associations of actors and producers intensifies
1 month ago

Rift between associations of actors and producers intensifies

The Hindu  

The rift between the associations of producers and actors over the proposed cinema strike seems to be widening. The Kerala Film Producers’ Association has said that the box-office returns of movies will be published regularly as part of the measures being taken to reveal the losses being suffered by the producers. G. Suresh Kumar, vice-president of the producers’ association, pointed …

Film actors, producers differ on industry strike
1 month ago

Film actors, producers differ on industry strike

New Indian Express  

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Malayalam film producers up in arms against steep star fees, call indefinite strike from 1 June
1 month, 1 week ago

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Live Mint  

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Start, Action, Cut: Tragedy unfolds as Malayalam film industry, in deep financial crisis, bicker in public
1 month, 1 week ago

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New Indian Express  

With a slew of flops on the box office and no takers for many films on OTT platforms, the Malayalam film industry is staring at a huge crisis. Antony Perumbavoor of Ashirwad Films, a major producer in Malayalam film industry, rebuffed Suresh Kumar's claims in a Facebook post saying the decision to go for a strike was announced without proper …

No rift in KFPA, says Listin Stephen
1 month, 1 week ago

No rift in KFPA, says Listin Stephen

The Hindu  

Kerala Film Producers’ Association treasurer Listin Stephen tried to ease the ongoing rift within the body, saying that issues could be resolved amicably through mutual discussions. Differences had cropped up after Antony Perumbavoor, producer, questioned the announcement made by G. Sureshkumar, KFPA vice president, that the industry would go on strike from June 1 to press its demands. Mr. Stephen …

Fissures in Malayalam film industry over strike call from June 1 onwards
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1 month, 1 week ago

Fissures in Malayalam film industry over strike call from June 1 onwards

The Hindu  

Cracks seem to have appeared over the strike call by the film bodies in Malayalam cinema industry from June 1 onwards to press its demands, including a cut in the soaring pay packet of actors and removal of double taxation on movie tickets by the State government. A social media post by Antony Perumbavoor, film producer, questioning the strike announcement …

Malayalam film industry headed for a split? Antony Perumbavoor lashes out
1 month, 1 week ago

Malayalam film industry headed for a split? Antony Perumbavoor lashes out

New Indian Express  

KOCHI: The Malayalam film industry appears to be headed for a vertical split with producer Antony Perumbavoor on Thursday coming out against the proposed move to stop production and release of movies by a section of his fellow producers, exhibitors and distributors, who blamed the hefty pay to actors and technicians for the crisis the industry finds itself in. In …

Malayalam film industry calls for shutdown, but will it resolve the real issue?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Malayalam film industry calls for shutdown, but will it resolve the real issue?

New Indian Express  

For every Rs 100 crore a film grosses, Rs 30 crore is siphoned off to the government, leaving producers with just Rs 27 crore, a situation many say is untenable for the future of Malayalam cinema. The industry's dependence on OTT platforms as an alternative distribution method has also been problematic, as these platforms are primarily interested in films that …

In protest against loss, film bodies in Kerala announce strike from June 1
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In protest against loss, film bodies in Kerala announce strike from June 1

New Indian Express  

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Kerala Film Producers’ Association suggests pay cut for actors in view of rising cost
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Kerala Film Producers’ Association suggests pay cut for actors in view of rising cost

The Hindu  

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Malayalam Film Industry To Make Wage Agreement Mandatory From October 1: Report
6 months, 1 week ago

Malayalam Film Industry To Make Wage Agreement Mandatory From October 1: Report

News 18  

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Hema Committee report: No ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema, says AMMA
7 months ago

Hema Committee report: No ‘power group’ in Malayalam cinema, says AMMA

The Hindu  

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Dhanush in trouble with Tamil Producers?
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Deccan Chronicle  

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Bollywood’s increasing production cost: Matter reaches IMPPA; Producers Guild steps in along with big talent agencies
9 months, 3 weeks ago

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Hindustan Times  

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With ₹700 crore loss in 2024 and star salaries taking up 50% movie budget, why future looks bleak for Malayalam cinema
1 year ago

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Hindustan Times  

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Hindustan Times  

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