Yash Raj Productions' demand for a higher revenue share has prompted multiplexes to consider keeping 'Fanaa' out.
Yash Raj Productions' demand for a higher revenue share has prompted multiplexes to consider keeping Fanaa out. Caught in the crossfire, film buffs slam both sides for the inconvenience caused to them.
It's nothing more than two parties taking two different stands. Yash Raj Productions feels their product is superior and thus deserves a greater share, while the multiplexes don't want to part with their profit. There is no question of right and wrong here.
You can't blame anybody; both are trying to get the best deal. After all, everybody is here to make money. The Yash Raj banner has the numbers to back their claim. I don't think the audience will suffer as they can watch the movie in a single-screen theatre. The losers here will be the multiplex owners and Yash Raj Productions.” — Komal Nahta. Editor, Film Information
I back the multiplexes
Yash Raj Productions has been delivering superhit films over the years and they know that people will come to watch Fanaa. But it's not right on their part to demand a higher cut in the profit.
I back multiplexes in their protest although I feel they have no right to refuse screening. Fanaa might suffer if multiplexes don't screen it. Instead of boycotting the film, they can delay the release and try to sort out the issue.
Being a student, it may not be easy for me to shell out more money just to watch a Yash Raj film. — Charit Desai. Bandra
I'll go to a single-screen theatre
It sounds like the Yash Raj group is using its clout to bully the multiplex owners. Apart from money, they are perhaps trying to project themselves as the big daddies of the industry.
However, it won't be fair on part of multiplex owners to hike rates. Tickets at multiplexes cost a bomb anyway and there's absolutely no scope for a further increase.
In any case, if they block the film from multiplexes, I will go to a single-screen theatre. At the end of the day, it doesn't matter where I see the film. There's no sense in paying more money just because someone wants to make more profit. — Gulzar Singh Nagi. Lokhandwala
Multiplex lobby shouldn’t act like the Censor Board
The Yash Raj banner dishes out good, classy movies. But hiking ticket rates for their films is not justified.
I wouldn't mind paying more to watch a good movie but if the movie doesn't give me good value for money, I would feel annoyed. Irrespective of the issue, the multiplexes cannot refuse to screen the movie. They should realise the people have the right to see the film. The multiplex lobby should stop acting like the censor board.
I hope the din does not delay the film so much that people lose interest before it's released. — Blossom Lalwani. Andheri
Yash Raj can demand a premium, they have earned it
I'm not too worried about paying extra money to watch Fanaa. Anyway, a visit to a multiplex costs you anywhere between Rs400 and Rs500 per head, including snacks and drinks. Paying Rs30 extra over Rs500 is no big deal. I don't think the hike will affect the multiplex crowd. A movie like Fanaa will attract the crowd just because of the starcast and the Yash Raj banner.
Yash Raj is right in its own way. They want to make money after all. Their films are big grossers and they have every right to demand a premium. Don't five star hotels charge you more for the quality of food they serve? — Navtej Singh Nagi. Lokhandwala
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