York Cinemas has reportedly been showing tyrannical behavior toward South Indian films releasing in Canada. The company allegedly demands exclusive distribution rights and sets its own pricing.
Filmmakers or distributors who bypass York face serious repercussions, including arson, attacks on theaters and other criminal acts.
Reports suggest the company employs illegal immigrants to carry out such crimes, yet authorities have so far failed to take action.
Several multiplex chains, fearing potential damage and conflicts with York Cinemas, have opted not to screen South Indian films, limiting the market for Hindi and English cinema.
Despite these threats, OG is standing out as a firm South Indian release continuing its shows in Canada. The team has implemented extra measures to ensure safe screenings, demonstrating resilience against intimidation.
Industry experts warn that if this unchecked behavior persists, South Indian filmmakers could lose a significant overseas market. Authorities’ intervention is crucial to protect both filmmakers and audiences.
The cruel deeds of York Cinemas are now exposed, and South Indian filmmakers need to take extra measures to combat him. Thanks to OG for trailblazing this fight against the mafia, adopting its own unique strategies.
It is said that threats are being carried out against those who are screening the OG film, but still they are continuing to screen it.
It is surprising that in a country like Canada, this is happening.
Higher authorities, such as embassies, should be alerted about this. Producers should come forward to resolve this issue by officially complaining to the government in Canada.
There is a large South Indian population in Canada and if a single person is acting like the mafia and trying to control the screenings, why can’t the industry fight back?
The USA Telugu market is on par with the Nizam region market today, and Canada also has good potential. It is alarming that a single person in Canada is holding the entire business with tyranny and threats.
So, when South Indian producers take this to task, stating that they are being threatened unlawfully by a local in Canada, the situation still does not get resolved.