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Jailer 2 Release Threatened By Box Office Dispute
14 Oct
Summary
- Distributors seek 75% revenue share, owners offer 65%.
- Dispute affects screenings in Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, Namakkal.
- Revenue sharing conflicts resurface from Jana Nayagan release.
The theatrical release of Rajinikanth's 'Jailer 2' on October 15 is at risk due to a significant revenue-sharing disagreement between distributors and theatre owners. This dispute, reportedly centered in Tamil Nadu's Salem, Dharmapuri, Krishnagiri, and Namakkal districts, threatens to disrupt screenings.
Distributors are allegedly demanding 75% of the box-office revenue, a proposition that theatre owners find unfeasible. They counter-offer a 65% share, similar to arrangements made for Vijay's film 'Jana Nayagan,' highlighting a deadlock in negotiations as the release date looms.
Theatre owners express concerns that a higher distributor share could jeopardize their financial viability, especially considering operational costs and potential drops in box-office collections over time. This conflict echoes past disagreements, emphasizing revenue sharing as a critical point of contention for highly anticipated film releases.
