South Indian film producers unite against OTT window pressure, form new industry body
Indian Express·3h ago·Neutral
What Happened
Film producers from Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala formally launched the South Indian Film Producers Association to collectively address disputes over OTT release windows and theatrical terms. The association opposes mandatory eight-week gaps between theatrical and streaming releases, arguing it reduces negotiating flexibility and harms underperforming films' platform value.
Key Entities
South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA)TelanganaAndhra PradeshTamil NaduKeralaOTT platformsTheatrical release windows