Film bodies in Kerala raise issues including ‘double taxation’ in meeting with Culture Minister

Key Takeaways

• Minister for Cultural Affairs P.C.
• Vishnunadh on Tuesday held discussions with representatives of various film bodies, who raised several demands including a relook at the entertainment tax levied by the local bodies on films.
• Speaking to the media after the meeting, the Minister said that the government will address the issues which need to be taken up urgently, while other demands will be implemented in consultation with various departments.
• One of the major issues raised by the organisations was the “double taxation” on movie tickets, a long standing demand of the film bodies.
• The industry has witnessed several protests, including the suspension of movie shooting, earlier this year over the issue.