Theatre

December 25, 2021

Malayalam film industry fears return of double tax system

Despite the Goods and Services Tax (GST) being applicable since 2017, Kerala has been continuing with entertainment tax, forcing theatres to remit both the taxes.

December 18, 2021
Films released in theatres can stream on OTT platform only after 42 days

If films that are being screened at the theatres move on to the OTT platforms, then their theatre screening will be stopped.
December 04, 2021
Actor Siddharth: Stop persecuting the film industry

Siddharth suggested the Andhra Pradesh government, to calculate the average house rent and per capita consumer spending on durables, and then decide the prices of movie tickets.
November 11, 2021
Mohanlal-starrer 'Marakkar' to release in theatres on Dec 2, announces minister Saji Cherian

The Priyadarshan film was earlier announced for an OTT release after producer Antony Perumbavoor and theatre owners had failed to reach an agreement.
November 05, 2021
Marakkar confirmed as OTT release, to premiere on Christmas

Earlier in the day, Marakkar's producer Antony Perumbavoor met Minister for Cultural Affairs Saji Cherian.
November 03, 2021
Entertainment tax waived for theatres in Kerala

The government will waive the entertainment tax on theatres from April 1 to December 31 this financial year.
November 03, 2021
Single dose of vaccine enough to enter cinemas, up to 200 allowed for weddings in Kerala

If the wedding is conducted in a closed hall, the guests are to be limited to 100.

Theatre

Malayalam film industry fears return of double tax system

Films released in theatres can stream on OTT platform only after 42 days

Actor Siddharth: Stop persecuting the film industry

Mohanlal-starrer 'Marakkar' to release in theatres on Dec 2, announces minister Saji Cherian

Marakkar confirmed as OTT release, to premiere on Christmas

Entertainment tax waived for theatres in Kerala

Single dose of vaccine enough to enter cinemas, up to 200 allowed for weddings in Kerala

Films should release in theatres, not on OTT platforms: Cinema Minister Saji Cherian

'Why should 'Marakkar' have a digital release?' Film exhibitors' body regrets move

TN allows 100 per cent occupancy in theatres; Classes for 1-8 on rotational basis from Nov 1