Tamil cinema faces unprecedented disruption as the Tamil Film Producers’ Council (TFPC) mandates significant regulatory changes, including an eight-week streaming-release window for big-star films and halting new film commencements from August 16. The TFPC’s decision to address mounting concerns over stalled projects and skyrocketing actor remunerations has drawn both support and criticism.
Key industry figures like Karthi and Shanthnu Bhagyaraj express dismay at being excluded from the decision-making process and worry about the impact on daily wage earners. Conversely, actor-producer J. Sathish Kumar defends the stringent measures, citing the dire financial landscape for producers. Concerns about the implementation and potential hardship for small producers persist, while theatre owners like Ruban Mathivanan remain optimistic about ample film releases sustaining audiences through the year. The industry awaits a resolution that balances the interests of all stakeholders, hoping to stabilize the tumultuous film business landscape.