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Kollywood Producers Threaten Shutdown from Sept 1 Over 8‑Week OTT Window Dispute
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 25 Aug 2026, 05:36 AM
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Kollywood producers have announced a shutdown of film releases from September 1, citing a dispute with distributors over an eight‑week window before films are allowed on OTT platforms.
Kollywood producers have called for a halt to film releases starting September 1 after a standoff with distributors over the length of the theatrical window before movies can be made available on OTT platforms.
The dispute centers on the eight‑week period that producers demand before a film can be streamed online. Distributors argue that a shorter window would help recoup distribution costs and keep audiences in theatres.
If the shutdown proceeds, it could delay the release of several upcoming projects and affect the revenue streams of both producers and distributors.
Industry insiders say that negotiations are ongoing, but the producers have made it clear that they will not release any films until the window issue is resolved.
The dispute centers on the eight‑week period that producers demand before a film can be streamed online. Distributors argue that a shorter window would help recoup distribution costs and keep audiences in theatres.
If the shutdown proceeds, it could delay the release of several upcoming projects and affect the revenue streams of both producers and distributors.
Industry insiders say that negotiations are ongoing, but the producers have made it clear that they will not release any films until the window issue is resolved.