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The Tamil Film Producers Council wrapped up a key general body meeting after its recent executive committee elections, and some big changes are coming to Kollywood. First up, the TFPC said small-budget films haven’t received Tamil Nadu government grants for 10 years now. They want the next state government to fix this and restart the support that helps indie filmmakers survive. The Council also talked about film restoration. They’ve now got a common plan after sitting down with FEFSI, SICA, SIFEA, and SIFPA, and those new rules will be followed from here on.
The real headline is the new ‘Revenue Share’ model. Tamil Film Producers Council wants actors and everyone involved in a film to share both profits and losses, just like how the Telugu industry works. They say they already sent this proposal to the Nadigar Sangam, but got no reply. So for medium and big-budget movies, this model will roll out anyway. To make sure everyone hears them, the Council has called for a one-day stoppage of work. They’ve even asked the Nadigar Sangam to join in. If talks don’t happen, the TFPC warned that the strike could go on longer.
The Council also slammed the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners and Distributors Association for forcing an 8-week gap before any film hits OTT. TFPC says that rule hurts producers, especially small ones who need quick digital recoveries. To take a stand, they’re meeting producers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh on May 5. After that meeting, they’ll pick a date and stop releasing films if the OTT window issue isn’t solved. They also put out a warning, if any producer cuts an OTT deal without telling TFPC, the Council won’t back their future projects.
Industry trackers say this is TFPC’s boldest move in years. For now, all eyes are on May 5 and how the Nadigar Sangam responds. One thing’s clear, the TFPC wants a bigger say, and they’re ready to pause work to get it.
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