The Telangana stir is becoming rigorous in Telugu film industry. We have seen agitators demanding for the division of the existing Film Chamber of Commerce and its assets between both the Telugu States. And now the issue is over the film theaters being in the custody of the few influential people depriving small films proper release.
Pratani Ramakrisha Goud, President of Telangana Producers Guild warned that Telangana agitators will very soon seize film theaters in Telangana state if the influential four will not cancel their lease over the theaters in the state. He defended his controversies saying that he is leading the agitation for the greater good of Telangana film industry but the influential persons are attacking him and his supporters when they are fighting for justice.
On the other side, Telangana exhibitors Associations clarified that they are ready to run films on percentage system. They asserted that they are ready to give theaters on percentage basis like multiplexes irrespective of small and big films. They also said that the current theatre rent per month in the state is Rs 75000 and theater owners will give them to any one who could bear will get the theatres.
The Exhibitors association said since big cinemas only could afford that rent, they have given theaters to them as per agreement. They will not budge to violence and stopping film screenings by using force. The associations pleaded the agitators to stop unnecessary controversies and solve the problems if any through Film Chamber.
