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Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

Kerala to boost film-friendly tourism, strengthen anti-piracy tools: Minister of Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs

Kerala will make its major tourist destinations more film-shooting friendly and strengthen legal action against movie piracy, State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath said here on Tuesday. He was speaking after meeting representatives of the Malayalam film industry, as per news agency PTI. The minister convened the meeting at Mascot Hotel here to discuss issues facing the film sector, which he described as being at a crucial stage of growth. State Minister for Cinema, Tourism, and Cultural Affairs P C Vishnunath talked about the measures. (Getty Images/iStockphoto) What actions are being planned for the film industry “Malayalam cinema is today shining as one of the best film industries in India. Its market has expanded significantly, and all of us must work together to ensure that nothing harms the industry,” Vishnunath told reporters after the discussions. Among the issues raised by industry representatives was the long-standing concern over what they described as “double taxation”. The minister said the government would examine the matter seriously. “This is not an issue that concerns …

Anti-piracy team, 8-week OTT window: Kamal Haasan lists 6 requests for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on behalf of film industry

Anti-piracy team, 8-week OTT window: Kamal Haasan lists 6 requests for Tamil Nadu CM Vijay on behalf of film industry

Actor Kamal Haasan took to his X account on Saturday to share a pair of pictures from his most recent visit with Vijay after he became the Tamil Nadu CM. Kamal stated in his X account that he has submitted 6 demands for the support needed in the Tamil film industry. A few hours later, Kamal has shared the demands in an official statement. Kamal Haasan met Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu Vijay on Saturday. Here are the requests: Launch of Tamil Nadu government OTT platform: Where Tamil audience can access Tamil cinema, independent films and documentaries, at affordable and subsidised rates. Abolition of local body entertainment tax levied at 4%. Formation of a strong anti-piracy team: Creation of anti-piracy enforcement team within the Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Department. Permission for 5 shows per day for all films in Tamil Nadu. This will improve theatre revenues and support the recovery of the film exhibition sector. Mandatory 8 week OTT window for all films released in Tamil Nadu. To introduce a film production incentive scheme …

Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya demand stricter anti-piracy measure post ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak

Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya demand stricter anti-piracy measure post ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak

Chennai, Superstars Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan and actor Suriya have come out in strong condemnation of the online leak of the highly anticipated political thriller ‘Jana Nayagan’ starring top Tamil star Vijay. The three insist on accountability and stricter anti-piracy measures. Rajnikanth, Kamal Haasan, Suriya demand stricter anti-piracy measure post ‘Jana Nayagan’ leak The film, directed by H Vinoth, was widely touted as Vijay’s final cinematic outing before entering full-time politics. It was reportedly leaked online on Friday. The incident has triggered a wave of outrage among the film fraternity. Rajinikanth took to social media on Friday night to express his anguish over the breach. In a post written in Tamil, the actor described the leak as a source of shock and pain. “The release of the Jananayagan film on the internet by someone is a cause for shock and pain,” he wrote. He further urged that film organisations must raise their voice against this and the government must identify those responsible and impose severe punishment. “Such crimes must not be allowed to continue in the …