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Tamil producers adopt revenue-sharing model for big-budget films

Tamil producers adopt revenue-sharing model for big-budget films

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) has resolved to implement a revenue-sharing model for big-budget films, requiring actors and technicians to share profits and losses. The move aims to address financial pressures from declining theatrical and OTT revenues. The TFPC also mandated staggered OTT release windows and formed a committee to ensure access to theaters for smaller films.

Tamil movie industry divided over temporary ban on Dhanush

Tamil movie industry divided over temporary ban on Dhanush

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

Following the allegations by TFPC on July 29, the representatives of the actors' body, The South Indian Artistes' Association aka Nadigar Sangam claimed that they got to know about the decision only when it was reported in the media.

Nominations of Jaya's niece Deepa, actor Vishal rejected

Nominations of Jaya's niece Deepa, actor Vishal rejected

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

As many as 145 nominations were received from aspirants seeking to contest the bypoll. Currently, scrutiny of nominations is on and an official update on the total number of papers accepted and rejected is expected later. The last date for withdrawal of candidature is December 7.

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

RK Nagar bypoll: Vishal says nomination accepted; EC says 'matter under process'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2017

"The nomination that I filed has been accepted. I thank the Election Commission," the actor said.

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

'Harassed' by financier, Tamil film producer 'ends life'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2017

Kumar reportedly accused the financier of charging exorbitant interest on some loans obtained by him, and harassing him over the same.

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Centre to accord state funeral to Karunanidhi

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

DMK working president M K Stalin has appealed to cadres to remain calm and to follow discipline in 'this hour of grief'.

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

IPL in Chennai an 'embarrassment' during Cauvery protests: Rajinikanth

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

The actor also said that the Centre will face TN wrath if it fails to set up CMB.

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Mersal row: Actor Vishal accuses BJP leader of advocating piracy

Rediff.com22 Oct 2017

Raja clarified that he had only watched clips of the movie on his mobile phone and said he did not have the patience to sit through a two-and-a-half hour film.

Tamil film producers miffed with Karthik Subbaraj's Iraivi

Tamil film producers miffed with Karthik Subbaraj's Iraivi

Rediff.com8 Jun 2016

The latest updates from the Tamil film industry.

Why Rajinikanth movie may not release this month

Why Rajinikanth movie may not release this month

Rediff.com1 Apr 2018

About 30 Tamil films slated for a March release are already delayed.