Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Indie Filmmakers United: Kanu Behl Leads Fight for Fair Screen Access
Kanu Behl's new movie 'Agra' is having trouble finding screens in big cities.
Other indie filmmakers are upset too.
They're joining together to make it fair for all their movies to be shown.
Kanu Behl's film 'Agra' faces limited release in major cities
Behl alleges multiplexes favor 'big blockbusters' over indie films
46 indie filmmakers sign statement supporting Behl, demanding fair access
Behl initiates collective to address systemic issues in film exhibition
Group aims to create action plan for independent films in India
- Who
- Kanu Behl, other indie filmmakers
- What
- Fighting for fair screen access for indie films
- When
- Currently, with 'Agra' release as the catalyst
- Where
- Major cities in India, specifically multiplexes
- Why
- To address the bias towards 'big blockbusters' and lack of support for indie films
Indie Filmmakers
Multiplex Chains
Screen Allocation
Indie Filmmakers
Indie filmmakers argue for fair access to screens, especially for critically acclaimed films like 'Agra'
Multiplex Chains
Multiplex chains prioritize 'big blockbusters' due to perceived higher box office returns
- Film
- Agra
- Director
- Kanu Behl
- Release Date
- 14 November 2023
- Supporting Filmmakers
- 46 indie filmmakers
- Initial Group Size
- 53 members