Yesterday’s exhibitors’ meeting and press meet upset many mega fans. It is known that Sirish, who is a producer, distributor, and exhibitor with influence in all sectors, said that single-screen theatres will not increase ticket prices even if the government allows a hike through a GO.
This issue is linked to the ongoing demand from theatres for a 40% share in ticket sale profits from producers.
Amid all this, mega fans are angry and ask why theatre and exhibitor issues mainly come up only before the release of films starring mega heroes like Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu or Ram Charan’s Peddi.
Peddi is scheduled to release on June 4, and fans fear that uncertainty over single-screen theatre issues could affect the film’s release and opening collections.
Many mega fans believe that certain groups are deliberately creating problems to hurt mega hero films, especially when they are not given distribution rights. It remains to be seen how far this issue will go and how it will end.
Today, producers are coming together for a crucial meeting to counter the exhibitors’ stand. Industry circles are eagerly watching the outcome, as tensions continue to rise.
With both sides holding firm, the ongoing issue appears far from over and could intensify further in the coming days.
