Independent Indian Films Struggle for Theatre Screenings

Independent Indian films that do well at international festivals are having a hard time getting shown in Indian theatres.

These films, which are often made with small budgets and without big stars, struggle to get good showtimes.

Last week, 46 filmmakers asked for fair chances to show their films in cinemas.

They say these films get limited or inconvenient showtimes, and sometimes shows are cancelled suddenly.

Exhibitors say the problem is not with them but with the lack of strong distribution and marketing for these films.

Before the pandemic, these films had a small but loyal audience, but now people are more picky about what they watch in theatres.

Some films like 12th Fail and The Kashmir Files have done well, showing that smaller stories can also succeed if given the right support.