Veteran actor and filmmaker Kamal Haasan has urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to take important steps for the welfare and growth of the Tamil film industry. On Saturday, Kamal shared pictures from his recent meeting with Vijay on his official X account and revealed that he had submitted six major requests on behalf of the film fraternity.
According to Kamal Haasan’s official statement, the demands mainly focus on strengthening the Tamil cinema industry, improving theatre business, controlling piracy, and ensuring better revenue opportunities for filmmakers and producers. One of the major requests includes stronger anti-piracy measures to stop illegal movie leaks that affect box office collections and the overall business of films.
Another important demand reportedly highlights the implementation of an 8-week OTT release window. The film industry believes that maintaining a proper gap between theatrical release and OTT streaming can help theatres attract larger audiences and improve ticket sales. Producers and distributors have long argued that shorter OTT windows negatively impact cinema hall revenues.
Kamal Haasan also requested government support for modernising theatres, encouraging film tourism, and providing relief measures for workers connected to the entertainment industry. The statement emphasized that Tamil cinema contributes significantly to employment, culture, and the economy of the state.
The meeting between Kamal Haasan and Vijay has now become a major talking point among cinema fans and industry insiders. Many people praised Kamal for raising issues that directly impact producers, distributors, theatre owners, and daily wage workers associated with filmmaking.
Social media users are also discussing whether these proposed reforms could bring major changes to the Tamil film industry in the coming years. Fans are now waiting to see how the Tamil Nadu government responds to the requests submitted by Kamal Haasan on behalf of the cinema community.