Telangana theatre dispute exposes single-screen stress

Single-screen theatre owners in Telangana face financial crisis. They propose a revenue-sharing model to distributors. This comes amid weak box-office collections and high operating costs. National chains already use a percentage-based model. Producers also feel pressure from rising star fees and fewer releases. Pan-India film ambitions impact regional content and theatrical windows.

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