Chennai: Veteran actor and politician Kamal Haasan has put forward six major requests to Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay on behalf of the film industry.
The demands include stronger anti-piracy measures, an eight-week gap before films are released on OTT platforms, and steps to support theatres and the cinema business in the state.
The veteran took to his X handle on Saturday to share pictures from his meeting with Vijay and listed his demands.
“Today, I met in person with the Honorable Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Brother Vijay @TVKVijayHQ, and conveyed my best wishes. He enthusiastically shared many dreams for the betterment of Tamil Nadu. The humility and affection he displayed during the meeting filled me with pride,” Kamal wrote.
“I have made 6 important demands to the Tamil Nadu government, emphasising the need for support and warmth for the Tamil film industry, which is facing various obstacles. May the benefits flourish.”
His demands are:
1. Launch of Tamil Nadu government OTT platform: Where Tamil audience can access Tamil cinema, independent films and documentaries, at affordable and subsidised rates.
2. Abolition of local body entertainment tax levied at 4%.
3. Formation of a strong anti-piracy team: Creation of anti-piracy enforcement team within the Tamil Nadu Police Cyber Crime Department.
4. Permission for 5 shows per day for all films in Tamil Nadu: This will improve theatre revenues and support the recovery of the film exhibition sector.
5. Mandatory 8-week OTT window for all films released in Tamil Nadu.
6. Introduce film production incentive scheme: Up to 10% of the budget for Indian films that complete more than 50% of their shooting in Tamil Nadu.
My two requests: https://t.co/rP4bIo4Hzi pic.twitter.com/u6ywdmd5S1
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) May 16, 2026
Kamal had also backed Vijay’s first major policy decision after the government ordered the shutdown of 717 TASMAC liquor shops situated near temples, schools, colleges and bus stands across Tamil Nadu.
“Even as the expectation of Tamil families was that liquor retail shops near places of worship, educational institutions, and bus stands should be removed, Hon’ble Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, Brother Vijay @TVKVijayHQ has taken this action immediately upon assuming office. Liquor sales should never be a function of the government; the government must take responsibility for regulating the flow of alcohol. The Tamil Nadu government must move towards this position. Today, it has begun by closing 717 liquor shops. This number must be increased. This action must be continued. Congratulations,” the veteran actor wrote.