Tamil Film Producers Council Urges Top Actors to Join Profit Sharing Regime

The Tamil Film Producers Council (TFPC) held its general body meeting on Sunday and resolved that big‑budget films will now be produced on a revenue‑sharing model. Instead of receiving full salaries upfront, leading actors and key technicians are being asked to share both profits and losses with producers. This shift aims to alleviate the severe financial strain caused by declining theatrical revenues, OTT payouts, and satellite income .

TFPC urged superstar A‑listers such as Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, Vijay, Ajith, Sivakarthikeyan, Dhanush, Suriya, Silambarasan TR, and Vishal to back the new system for the industry’s sustainability. The council emphasized that mega‑budget projects have often resulted in losses or negligible returns, making it unviable for producers to keep funding films under the old payment structure .

In addition to the profit‑share model, the council passed 22 other resolutions. A two‑slab OTT release window was introduced, high‑profile films will debut on streaming platforms after 6‑8 weeks of theatrical run, mid‑range titles after six weeks, and smaller films after four weeks. Other measures include a request to the Tamil Nadu government to launch its own ticket‑booking platform, ensuring up to 250 small‑medium films get adequate theatre access annually, and strict action against unauthorized award functions and YouTube channels that cross the line in film criticism .

The TFPC also expressed gratitude to the Tamil Nadu government for concessions like a single‑window shooting permission system, reduction of local service tax to 4 %, and renewal of 100 acres of land in Payyanur for industry workers. The council affirmed its commitment to protect producers’ rights and revive the theatrical ecosystem, urging all stakeholders to cooperate for a healthier Tamil cinema future.