Archive · 24 May 2025
Film Director RK Selvamani Slams Star Managers, Producers' Issues
RK Selvamani, a big shot in the movie world, is worried about the future of cinema.
He says movies are struggling because actors aren't talking directly to the people making the films.
Instead, they're letting their assistants make important decisions.
He wants actors to work together with directors and writers to create better movies.
He also thinks the movie industry needs to treat each other with respect.
Selvamani also brought up how movie producers are having a tough time making money, even though people are buying lots of tickets.
He is encouraging the producers' council to negotiate fairer deals to help them.
The speech was made at an event for the upcoming horror-comedy film, Jinn – The Bat.
RK Selvamani criticized the reliance on star managers in the film industry.
He urged actors to engage directly with directors and writers.
Selvamani emphasized the importance of mutual respect in filmmaking.
He highlighted the financial struggles faced by film producers.
Selvamani called for better revenue-sharing models for producers.
- Who
- RK Selvamani, FEFSI president
- What
- Criticized star managers, emphasized producer struggles, and spoke at the launch of Jinn – The Bat
- When
- At the audio and trailer launch of Jinn – The Bat.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To address issues within the film industry.
- Event
- Jinn – The Bat audio and trailer launch
- Director
- D.R. Bala
- Film Stars
- Mugen Rao, Pavya Darisha
- Release Date
- May 30
- Selvamani's Role
- FEFSI president