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Vijay Sethupathi's Plea to CM: Save Tamil Cinema?
26 May
Summary
- Actor urged CM to establish a government-run OTT platform.
- Filmmakers struggle as the OTT market has unexpectedly slowed.
- Rising production costs contrast with stagnant theatre ticket prices.

Actor Vijay Sethupathi recently made a public request to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, advocating for the establishment of a government-operated OTT platform. This appeal was made during the audio launch event for the film 'Parimala & Co.' Sethupathi highlighted the current instability faced by producers and filmmakers, attributing it to the rapid rise and subsequent unexpected slowdown of the OTT market.
The actor explained that while OTT platforms once elevated the film industry, their fluctuating market has left many in a state of confusion. He also drew attention to the disparity between increasing film production costs and the unchanged prices of theatre tickets over several years. Sethupathi expressed that this issue has long concerned him and that he felt compelled to address it publicly, suggesting that a slight increase in ticket prices could help mitigate rising industry expenses. The actor's candid remarks have sparked considerable discussion among film enthusiasts and industry professionals alike.