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Time of India
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
RK Selvamani SLAMS star managers: 'Cinema is failing because assistants hear scripts'
At the grand audio and trailer launch of the upcoming horror-comedy Jinn – The Bat, veteran filmmaker and FEFSI president RK Selvamani voiced strong concerns about the current state of the film industry . The event, held in Chennai, brought together a host of industry veterans including Justice S.K. Krishnan, retired IPS officer Panneerselvam, producer K.R., and directors R.V. Udayakumar and Perarasu. Selvamani Takes Aim at Rising Trend Among Stars Using the platform to address what he sees as a critical issue, Selvamani criticised the growing reliance on star managers and assistants to listen to scripts on behalf of actors. 'Cinema is failing because assistants hear scripts,' he stated, urging upcoming actors to engage directly with directors and writers. He stressed that this growing disconnect between actors and creators is undermining creative collaboration and weakening relationships within the industry. 'Lack of Respect Leads to Failure' Drawing from personal experience, Selvamani explained that the absence of mutual respect and direct communication often leads to creative breakdowns. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Giao dịch vàng CFDs với mức chênh lệch giá thấp nhất IC Markets Đăng ký Undo 'When there is no friendship or mutual respect between a film's lead and its director, the project is bound to suffer,' he warned, encouraging a return to more transparent and respectful working relationships. Highlighting Producers' Struggles Selvamani also spotlighted the financial hardships faced by film producers. Despite theatres reportedly selling 7–8 lakh tickets daily and generating around ₹2 crore, producers, he said, see little of this revenue. Citing Madha Gaja Raja as an example of unrecovered earnings, he called on the Producers' Council to take action and negotiate better rights and revenue-sharing models to protect producers' interests. About Jinn – The Bat Directed by D.R. Bala, Jinn – The Bat stars Mugen Rao and features a diverse ensemble cast including Pavya Darisha, Radha Ravi , Bala Saravanan , Imman Annachi, and others. With cinematography by Arjun Raja and music by the Vivek-Mervin duo, the film blends horror and humour and is slated for release on May 30. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
FEFSI announces strike over opposition to new film workers' union
Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI) has raised concerns over the creation of a new film workers' association, expressing opposition to the move. R.K. Selvamani , the President of FEFSI, announced that on May 14, 2025, a one-day strike would be observed, resulting in the suspension of all film, television, and production work. R.K. Selvamani defends FEFSI's achievements During a press conference in Chennai, R.K. Operation Sindoor Operation Sindoor: 'India won't give face-saving exit to Pak army chief Asim Munir' IPL 2025: BCCI suspends IPL 2025 amid India-Pakistan tensions Fully intact, undetonated Chinese PL-15 missile found in Hoshiarpur Selvamani explained the progress made by FEFSI since it assumed leadership in 2017. He also addressed accusations raised by Tamil Film Producers Association Secretary, Radha Krishnan. "When FEFSI Workers Society was founded in 2010, we had no revenue or expenses, but today, through the combined efforts of our workers, we've saved ₹15 crore. The government provided 100 acres of land, with 65 acres designated for constructing housing for the workers of the Film Employees Federation of South India," he shared. He emphasized that no new government orders have been issued to establish any other film worker organizations. Criticism of the new union by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Google Brain Co-Founder Andrew Ng, Recommends: Read These 5 Books And Turn Your Life Around Blinkist: Andrew Ng's Reading List Undo FEFSI, which encompasses 23 unions, has been a prominent association for over 55 years and currently serves 25,000 members. However, there has been a recent attempt by some individuals to form a new film workers' union. R.K. Selvamani criticized this move, stating that the objective of these individuals seemed to be undermining the workers' well-being. He firmly expressed opposition to the creation of such an association. FEFSI protests: No filming activities on May 14, 2025 In response, FEFSI has decided to hold a one-day protest and strike on May 14, 2025. On this day, no filming, including movie and television productions, will take place, and both pre- and post-production activities will also be halted. The protest will be held from 9 AM to 1 PM at Rajarathinam Hall in Ezhumbur, Chennai.
