The Tamil Film Producers Council recently conducted a general body meeting, where they decided upon certain guidelines after discussing various issues.

The Council decided that the Tamil Nadu Government grants for films that are made on a small capital, hasn't been allocated for the past ten years. The government that will be formed as a result of the current election cycle should find a way for those grants to be allocated.

Regarding the restoration of films, various bodies such as the Film Employees Federation of South India (FEFSI), South Indian Cinematographers Association (SICA), South Indian Film Editor's Association (SIFEA), South Indian Film Producers Association (SIFPA) has discussed and agreed to terms, which will be followed in the future, announced the council.

A new 'Revenue Share' model has been proposed where everyone involved in the film, including actors, share the profit or loss that a film receives, in a manner similar to the model established in the Telugu Film Industry. This agreement was previously shared with the Nadigar Sangam, but since no answer or further dialogues were conducted. Hence, for medium and big budget productions, the 'Revenue Share' model, will be followed, announced the Council. One day of work stoppage has been announced, to spread the word about this. The Nadigar Sangam, is invited to participate in this, failing which will lead to continuous stoppage of work, revealed the Council.

The decision taken by the Tamil Nadu Theatre Owners Association and the Tamil Nadu Film Distributors Association to make it mandatory for the producers for an eight week window before the film will release on OTT, has been condemned by the TFPC. On May 5, in a meeting with producers from Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, a particular date will be decided upon, after which films won't be released.

If producers decide to communicate on OTT deals without informing the TFPC, then their further endeavors will not be supported by the Council.