Tamil film producer Thamizh Kumaran has said that the film industry had repeatedly approached the previous DMK government seeking the release of pending state film awards, but its requests were not accepted.
Speaking about the recent meeting between representatives of the Tamil film industry and the TVK government, Thamizh Kumaran said that the industry had raised the issue during the DMK regime as well, when Udhayanidhi Stalin was serving as Deputy Chief Minister.
When asked whether the industry had approached the previous government, he replied: “We did ask. We insisted. But they did not give them. What else could we do?”
He was referring to the state film awards that had remained pending for eight years. The TVK government has now announced that awards for 224 films will be given, clearing the backlog.
Thamizh Kumaran welcomed the move and said the government had assured the industry that subsidies and awards would be distributed every year without delay. He added that the government had also promised that the selection would be based entirely on merit, without any recommendations or political influence.
He described the TVK government as a “super-fast government” and said the quick clearance of an eight-year backlog demonstrated its pace of functioning.
He also said that representatives of the industry had submitted a list of demands and proposals to the government, including proposals concerning early-morning film screenings. According to him, the minister had heard their suggestions and assured them that they would be taken to the Chief Minister for consideration.
Thamizh Kumaran further welcomed the proposed single-window system for obtaining shooting permissions. He said producers and their managers earlier had to approach multiple offices, including the relevant local authorities and the District Collector’s office, making the process difficult.
Under the proposed system, producers would be able to apply online and obtain permissions without having to pay bribes, he said.
He also welcomed the government’s proposal to establish a film city on 150 acres near Kuthambakkam, describing it as a major boost for the film industry and its producers.
Another relief, he said, was the 50% reduction in floor rentals at Film City, following the intervention of Minister Rajamohan.
Thamizh Kumaran said the government was taking several steps to revive the film industry, which had been facing difficulties, and expressed gratitude to the Chief Minister and the TVK government on behalf of film producers.
“தி.மு.க ஆட்சியில் கேட்டோம், கொடுக்கல” – அரசு மானியம் வழங்கப்படாதது குறித்து தயாரிப்பாளர் சங்கத் தலைவர் தமிழ்குமரன் கருத்து
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