G.O. likely on flexi cinema ticket pricing

Tamil Film Producers Council president and Nadigar Sangam’s secretary Vishal on Wednesday promised transparency in the affairs of the film industry even as he unveiled a fresh set of initiatives following the successful conclusion of the tripartite talks that have brought to an end the more than a month-long strike.

Maximum price of ₹150

Addressing the media a day after the long-drawn-out negotiations among producers, theatre owners and digital service providers, which were chaired by the State government, Mr. Vishal said, “The State government has agreed to pass a G.O. for flexible pricing and computerisation of tickets from June 1. We have asked for three slabs (ticket prices) with a maximum of ₹150.”

He said that a deal had been struck with the digital cinema service providers, who would reduce ‘Virtual Print Fee’ for theatres that had installed E-cinema projectors by half. “The rates for D-cinema projectors will be negotiated over the next six months,” he said.