Tamil Nadu Multiplex and Theater Owners Association has proposed a new share percentage for Tamil actors based on three categories divided as Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3.
While A-list stars like Rajinikanth, Ajith, and Vijay form the first tier, Tier 2 consists of Suriya, Jayam Ravi, Dhanush, STR, and Vijay Sethupathi. The rest of the actors, including Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Karthi, and Vishal have been featured in Tier 3.
In the first week, A center theaters will give 60% revenue to the distributors for films of actors in Tier 1 whereas theaters in B and C centers will give 65% revenue for the same. For the first week, ‘A’ center theaters will provide a share of 55% for actors of Tier 2 and Tier 3 actors’ films will fetch 50% share from theaters.
Fans of actors like Kamal Haasan, Vikram, Karthi, and Vishal are appalled to see their stars categorized in Tier 3. A source from the trade informs us that the new proposal is not just based on the blockbuster films of respective actors but it’s also derived from how their below-par outings perform at the ticket window.