Vijay Sethupathi has Suggested that the Tamil Nadu government to support Tamil cinema by starting a dedicated OTT platform and addressing ticket pricing concerns.
Vijay Sethupathi Raises Tamil Cinema Concerns
Actor Vijay Sethupathi recently spoke about the challenges faced by the Tamil film industry and made a direct appeal to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay. He said many producers and filmmakers are facing difficulties after the OTT market slowed down, affecting the business model that once helped films reach wider audiences.
Request For Government OTT Platform
Vijay Sethupathi suggested that the Tamil Nadu government should consider launching a dedicated OTT platform for Tamil cinema. According to him, such a platform could give small and medium-budget films better visibility and help producers recover costs in a more structured way. He also requested proper regulation of the OTT business to protect filmmakers’ interests.
Ticket Price Issue Also Discussed
The actor also spoke about theatre ticket prices, saying production costs have increased heavily over the years while ticket rates have remained almost unchanged. He felt that a reasonable hike in ticket prices could help producers, distributors and exhibitors manage rising expenses.
Speech Becomes Hot Topic
Vijay Sethupathi’s comments have now become a major talking point among Tamil cinema fans and industry circles. His suggestions have started a wider debate on how the government can support Kollywood during changing theatrical and digital market conditions.