Malayalam Movies OTT Release Only After 42 Days Theatrical Run: Kerala Film Chamber Feb 10, 2021, 13:46 IST
The Malayalam film industry had adopted a wait-and-watch approach before directly releasing new movies on the OTT (over-the-top) streaming platforms during the pandemic. And since, the lockdown is over now, and the theatres are opening their doors with 100 percent occupancy. There are new issues coming up for the movie producers regarding the OTT platform direct releases.
Now, even though the movies are being theatrically released in theatres after the lockdown people still wary of coming to the theatres despite the government implementing the 100 percent occupancy. Such people prefer an online OTT direct release that can be watched from the comfort of their own homes.
Vijay Fans From Kerala Will Travel To Tamil Nadu, Karnataka To Watch Master Movie Jan 11, 2021, 15:07 IST
Vijay starrer Master is one of the most anticipated films of the year. It is all set to open in theatres on January 13, 2021. Master tickets are selling like hotcakes in Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka except in Kerala. If sources are to be believed, Master will not get a theatrical release in Kerala.
In a recent meeting hosted by Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEOUK), Dileep and Antony Perumbavoor who head the group argued that opening the theatres for a Tamil movie will set a bad example. Even though several theatre owners requested Dileep to change his decision, the actor-producer took a strong stand and made it clear that preference should be given to movies made in Malayalam. Will Vijay fans travel from Kerala to Tamil Nadu to watch Vijay s Master in theatres. Vijay enjoys a massive fan following in Kerala and they wouldn t mind
Theatres in Kerala set to reopen
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Talks with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan positive, says film body representative.
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Cinemas in Kerala affiliated to the Kerala Film Exhibitors Federation remained closed to press its demands. A poster urging people to support the strike is placed in front of a closed theatre complex in Kochi.
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Talks with Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan positive, says film body representative. Film bodies have indicated that Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has taken a favourable stand towards their demands, setting the stage for reopening of the cinema theatres in the State after more than nine months of remaining closed post the COVID-19 outbreak.
Kerala CM to hold talks with film forum reps today
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Organisations seek revival package before reopening cinemas
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Organisations seek revival package before reopening cinemas
Even as uncertainty looms large over the date of reopening of cinema theatres in the State, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will on Monday hold a meeting with various bodies to iron out the issues. The meeting is happening at a time when Film Exhibitors United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK) has hardened its stance regarding reopening.
FEUOK president and producer Antony Perumbavoor said on Saturday that the theatres in the State would not be opening only for the screening of the Tamil film
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Master, one of the most anticipated Tamil films of the year will be released in theatres on January 13, 2020.
Considering the hype and request from Vijay, the Tamil Nadu government has recently agreed to allow 100 per cent occupancy for the movie amid the coronavirus scare. However, recent reports indicate that the film will not get a theatrical release in Kerala.
Dileep s involvement affected Master release
In a recent meeting hosted by Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEOUK), Dileep and Antony Perumbavoor who head the group argued that opening the theatres for a Tamil movie will set a bad example. Even though several theatre owners requested Dileep to change his decision, the actor-producer took a strong stand and made it clear that preference should be given to movies made in Malayalam.