Multiplex Issues : New Policy Framed by Government
Numerous issues and controversies have been troubling the Kannada film industry in recent years. Some of the issues have been around the awards, annual subsidy for films, tax relief and Multiplex Problems. The Major Problem is Multiplex issues like With several single-screen theatres shutting down, small-budget films find it hard to make it to theatres. Small budget films/Good Films are often not picked up by multiplexes, A large chunk of the audience prefers the multiplex experience and it is about time we also update ourselves, In its own state Kannada films literally competing with other language film in Gettting Shows in Multiplexes.
Now the State Government has Framed a policy for Multiplex Issues.. The new policy on Kannada films requires multiplexes to fix a uniform ticket price and compulsorily screen Kannada films at prime time, twice a day. The 14-member committee, headed by filmmaker and chairman of the Karnataka Chalanachitra Academy S V Rajendra Singh Babu, is giving final touches to the comprehensive policy that will be valid for five years. The report will be submitted to the State government by February-end. The government is in the process of finalising a multiplex complex at the proposed Bangalore International Convention Centre near Kempegowda International Airport. There will be at least six multiplex screens at the proposed centre. Vandita Sharma, (additional chief secretary Infrastructure Development Department) " We have floated tenders and March 31 is the last date. It will have a 6,000-seat convention centre, two hotels, an exhibition centre and open spaces " added. The government is willing to provide an additional 5 to 10 acres land to set up a multiplex and shopping centre to make it more viable.
Finally A GREAT MOVE BY KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT!!
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