Exhibitors from across South India convened a summit in Bangalore on 11th March and took some critical decisions as follows:
(1) All films must adhere to minimum eight-week exclusive theatrical window before debuting on OTT, satellite TV or any other non-theatrical platforms. This move brings South Indian cinema in line with the existing national standards. Of course, films with pre-existing contractual obligations will be exempt from this rollout.
(2) A percentage-based revenue sharing system across all participating states.
The summit was hosted by the Karnataka Film Exhibitors’ Association and TheatreWorld. It brought together key industry representatives from Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Kerala.