Hey movie buffs! š Big changes are coming to the Nizam market, especially for our beloved theaters! š Recently, a meeting was held by the Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce on May 21st, 2024. In this meeting, industry giants like Shirish Reddy (Sri Venkateswara Films, SVC Cinemas) and Sunil Narang (Asian Theatres, Global Films) discussed the future of our movie theaters. šæ
After movies were halted for a while, theaters were temporarily shut down, mainly in our Telugu states. To prevent such situations from happening again, they have come up with new sharing rules between distributors and exhibitors to keep the cinemas running smoothly. Here's the scoop on the new rules:
For movies with Nizam rights above ā¹30 crores:
First Week:Ā 75% Distributor, 25% Exhibitor
Second Week:Ā 55% Distributor, 45% Exhibitor
Third Week:Ā 40% Distributor, 60% Exhibitor
From Fourth Week onwards:Ā 30% Distributor, 70% Exhibitor
For movies with Nizam rights between ā¹10 crores and ā¹30 crores:
First Week:Ā 60% Distributor, 40% Exhibitor
Second Week:Ā 50% Distributor, 50% Exhibitor
Third Week:Ā 40% Distributor, 60% Exhibitor
From Fourth Week onwards:Ā 30% Distributor, 70% Exhibitor
For movies with Nizam rights below ā¹10 crores:
First Week:Ā 50% Distributor, 50% Exhibitor
Second Week:Ā 40% Distributor, 60% Exhibitor
From Third Week onwards:Ā 30% Distributor, 70% Exhibitor
These new percentages will be implemented starting from July 1st, 2024. This decision aims to ensure that movie theaters remain open and thrive, providing us with endless entertainment. š¬
So, gear up for a smooth movie experience and let us know in the comments what movie you're excited to watch next! šæāØ