Telugu Film Chamber Meets Today as Industry Rift Turns Personal

The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce is reportedly convening a crucial meeting today with producers, exhibitors, and distributors to resolve the ongoing theatrical revenue-sharing crisis that has sharply divided the Telugu film industry.

Telugu Film Chamber Meets Today as Industry Rift Turns Personal. The Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce is reportedly convening a crucial meeting today with producers, exhibitors, and distributors to resolve the ongoing theatrical revenue-sharing crisis that has sharply divided the Telugu film industry. “Only a trade body can resolve such a nagging issue since individuals have a limited role to play,” says a source familiar with the discussions. According to industry insiders, the long-pending demand for the percentage system has once again taken centre stage, with nearly 300 exhibitors insisting on a share in collections instead of surviving on fixed rentals. “Exhibitors believe the rental model is no longer viable, especially for single screens,” the source adds. “At the same time, producers are unwilling to extend the sharing model to sta...