Piracy is affecting the film industry and despite the tough laws and claims by the law enforcing authorities, piracy is spreading its menace affecting the lives of many associated with the industry.
According to sources it is comingout that in Andhra Pradesh no films are lasting beyond the morning shows. People didnot turn up for the other shows of the recent entertainers Mental Madilo,Devi Sri Prasad,Lucky and Balakrishnudu.
Inside talk is even the top stars films last only for two weeks. Analysts say the future is bealk for the industry if this trend continues. They say the golden days of NTR,ANR films screening for 100days are gone long time back.
Industry sources accuse Tamil Nadu for encouraging piracy. Sources say films are getting pirated in theatres during the morning show screening and are converted into various formats which are then shared on whatsapp group and other social media. Even the GST affected the movie lovers coming to theatres. Even top stars Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Prabhas, Jr NTR, Ram Charan films are failing to run successfully.