The Legality of Multiplex Boycotts in the Age of Streaming

Introduction : Recently, the Carnatic region was caught in a strife between its Multiplex Association and the Producer’s Council. The discord was rooted in a question asked by filmmakers across the country: “Can Producers push for Over-The-Top (OTT) Releases within four weeks of a theatrical release, or must there be a mandatory eight-week window?” If so, “What rights do Film Exhibitors and Producers have?” The traditional film was shot and released in theatres, where it celebrated an...