Kamal Haasan Submits 6 Demands to Tamil Nadu CM on Film Policy

Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan met Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Saturday, handing over a memorandum containing six demands aimed at strengthening the Tamil film industry. Haasan, who shared photos and details of the meeting on social media, said the proposals were intended to address obstacles facing Tamil cinema and to secure greater support from the state government in areas ranging from distribution and exhibition to anti-piracy enforcement and production incentives.

According to Haasan, one of his central requests is for the Tamil Nadu government to launch a state-owned OTT platform to host Tamil films as well as independent cinema and documentaries at affordable and subsidised rates. He also called for the abolition of the local body entertainment tax levied at 4%, arguing that rising production, distribution and theatre operating costs have increased financial pressure on the industry.

Haasan further urged the creation of a dedicated anti-piracy team within the Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Department, with powers to carry out real-time takedowns of pirated content. He said piracy undermines the work and investment of artists, technicians and...