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United News of India
28-05-2025
- Business
- United News of India
Producers should approach Andhra govt through the film chamber: Pawan Kalyan
Vijayawada, May 27 (UNI) Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday said that the film producers should not approach the government individually, but through the film chamber to seek any hike in cinema ticket rates. Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh apprised Pawan Kalyan of the circumstances which led the distributors and exhibitors to announce the closure of cinema theatres from June 1. Pawan Kalyan told Durgesh to implement the policy that only film chamber representatives should approach the government to discuss any matter. Speaking on the occasion, Pawan Kalyan made several key suggestions. He said whether it is a hike in ticket prices or the issue of management of cinema halls, all matters should be dealt with efficiently. 'For even the Pawan Kalyan-starrer film 'Hari Hara Veeramallu' movie, scheduled to be released on June 12, the producer should not approach the government individually but he should consult through the film chamber to seek a hike of ticker price,' Pawan Kalyan said. Pawan Kalyan and Kandula Durgesh also discussed the exorbitant prices of popcorn, soft drinks and other eatable items in the multiplex theatres. They also discussed selling of drinking water bottles at high prices in the multiplexes. Pawan Kalyan told the Cinematography Minister that the selling of edible items and soft drinks were monopolised across the state in multiplexes as also in single screen theatres. The Deputy Chief Minister opined that if audiences want to come to the cinema hall with their families, they should not be held back by the prices of food and soft drinks. UNI DP SSP
Hans India
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Dil Raju breaks silence on theatre shutdown row
The ongoing theatre shutdown controversy continues to make headlines, with industry bigwigs stepping forward to clarify their positions. Following Allu Aravind's press interaction, senior producer and distributor Dil Raju addressed the media today to offer clarity on the heated issue. Speaking candidly, Dil Raju acknowledged the concerns raised by exhibitors and clarified misconceptions about theatre ownership. 'Out of the 370 single-screen theatres in the Nizam region, only 30 are operated by SVC and my associated companies. The majority are managed by independent owners,' he explained. Addressing the purpose of his press meet, Raju said, 'This is not about personal disputes. Exhibitors, especially from East Godavari, approached us in April with their financial struggles. We've been monitoring the collection patterns for the past six months. They believe a fixed percentage model would ease their burden.' He elaborated on the current revenue-sharing model, where rent applies in the first week and percentage-based payments follow in subsequent weeks. 'This structure is hurting exhibitors. We are in talks to find a better solution, though consensus has not been reached yet,' he said, pointing out the lack of unity within the industry as a core issue. Dil Raju also addressed rumours regarding the postponement of Hari Hara Veeramallu, asserting that there is no conspiracy against the film. He emphasized that no specific release date had been finalised after its postponement. Criticizing misleading media narratives, Raju concluded, 'Personal attacks in the guise of journalism are unacceptable. We're here to provide transparency and urge everyone to focus on facts.'
