Just as India was getting ready for Unlock 1, the Tamil Nadu government had some good news for its television industry. On May 30, it relaxed the norms for shooting of TV serials (the green signal was given in an order dated May 21). Most significantly, the new guidelines allowed up to 60 people on set, compared with 20 as per the initial order. However, Kollywood, for now, has to settle for the resumption of post-production.
Post-production work, such as dubbing and editing, of around 20 films have resumed with strict security protocols. But, in the case of TV serials, not much has happened despite the go-ahead. Actor Khushbu, general secretary of the state’s small screen producers association, said that as serial shoots mostly happen within a small space or inside a building, social distancing is difficult.
But, despite the practical difficulties, there is now hope in the television industry. The film industry on the other hand is facing a crisis. Kollywood had a turnover of ₹2,000 crore in 2019 and stakeholders were hoping for a major growth at the start of the new decade. But the lockdown resulted in an all-time low; the loss is estimated to be around ₹800 crore. “Kollywood business is usually higher during summer vacation,” said G. Dhananjayan, film producer and trade expert.
Esta historia es de la edición June 21, 2020 de THE WEEK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor ? Conectar
Esta historia es de la edición June 21, 2020 de THE WEEK.
Comience su prueba gratuita de Magzter GOLD de 7 días para acceder a miles de historias premium seleccionadas y a más de 8500 revistas y periódicos.
Ya eres suscriptor? Conectar
SOUTH WREST
As nine constituencies in southern Bengal go to the polls on June 1, the Trinamool Congress hopes to retain its hold
Why BJP is not contesting in Kashmir
Union Home Minister Amit Shah claims “there is no greater testament to the removal of Article 370” than the high polling percent ages in the Kashmir valley.
GO THROUGH ME FIRST...
How India's valiant human shields protect important political leaders and visiting dignitaries
If the BJP is determined to put democracy in jail, then I am determined to run democracy from jail
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW ARVIND KEJRIWAL, DELHI CHIEF MINISTER AND AAM AADMI PARTY NATIONAL CONVENER
Spivak's speech; not fair, lady!
When Horatio Bottomley, MP, called in to see Lord Cholmondeley, he told the butler, “I wish to speak to Lord Cholmond-ley.”
Stroke Of Genius?
Not really. Stroke care is not rocket science. All it needs is better public awareness and access to timely and affordable treatment
At What Ages Do People Feel Most Lonely?
ACCORDING TO A US STUDY PUBLISHED in the journal Psychological Science, loneliness follows a U-shaped pattern in adulthood people are loneliest during younger and older adulthood, and least lonely in middle age.
How Anger Can Hurt Your Heart
Getting angry can constrict blood vessels and increase a person's risk of developing heart in the Journal of the American Heart Association.
Winner in a wheelchair
Cerebral palsy could not stop Sarika from achieving her dream of becoming a civil servant
BONE SUPREMACY
Taking good care of your bones will take a big load off your old age