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Multiplexes move Competition Commission against producers
MUMBAI: The Multiplex Association of India has filed a complaint against film producers alleging “cartelisation” to the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
The complaint that has been filed against United Producers and Distributors Forum, Association of Motion Picture Producers (AMPTPP) and Film and TV Producers Guild of India pertains to Sections 3 (3) of Competition Act, the provision of which deals with anti-competitive agreements and cartels.
“Producers have been accused of cartelisation. Cartel is an association of similar companies or businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition, “avers Anil Nagrath, former secretary general of IMPPA.
He adds, ” I do not know in what context the multiplex owners have filed their complaint but I feel that it must have been made in the context of the strike causing harm or serious loss to multiplexes in general and also to the film-loving people.”
“Such activities which cause or are likely to cause appreciable adverse effect on competition are anti-competitive, ” Nagrath explains.
“Multiplex owners feel that blocking new releases had impacted their business and has ultimately affected movie buffs. However, since the provisions of the Act were notified only in mid-May and the multiplex issue pertains to a period before the notification came into force, it will be interesting to see how the Commission views the issue of whether action can be taken in this case,” wonders a trade analyst, on conditions of anonymity,
The move comes at a time when hectic parleys are on between the two parties to resolve the ongoing deadlock over revenue sharing on Bollywood films.
Asked about the plaint, United Producers and Distributors Forum chairman Mukesh Bhatt sounded ignorant about the happening. On the contrary, he averred, “Some progress has been made in the talks with multiplex operators. Negotiations are on and we hope things will be clear in a couple of days time.”
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Marico founder Harsh Mariwala’s book Harsh Realities set for film adaptation
Almighty Motion Picture taps Karan Vyas to script Marico story
MUMBAI: Almighty Motion Picture is turning its lens on India Inc., with plans to adapt Harsh Realities: The Making of Marico into a screen project. The story charts the rise of Harsh Mariwala, the chairman and founder of Marico, and is currently in early development, according to a report by Variety.
Writer Karan Vyas, known for his work on Scam 1992, Scoop and Made in India – A Titan Story, is attached to pen the screenplay. The project continues the studio’s growing interest in real-life Indian narratives that blend business with human drama.
At the heart of the story lies a defining moment in 1987, when Mariwala chose to step away from the family-run Bombay Oil Industries and strike out on his own. What followed was not just the creation of a company, but the reinvention of a legacy. Marico would go on to become a global FMCG player, with brands like Parachute, Saffola, Set Wet and Livon becoming household names, reaching nearly one in three Indians.
The source material, co-authored by Mariwala and renowned business strategist Ram Charan, offers more than a boardroom chronicle. It captures the grit behind the growth, the risks behind the rewards and the leadership lessons forged along the way.
The adaptation aims to move beyond balance sheets and brand milestones, focusing instead on the person behind the enterprise. Expect a narrative that leans into the emotional stakes of entrepreneurship, where decisions are as personal as they are professional.
Today, Marico draws about a quarter of its revenue from international markets across Asia and Africa, reflecting its steady transformation from a domestic player into a multinational force. Yet, if the makers have their way, the screen version will remind audiences that every global success story begins with a leap of faith.
With development set to begin soon, this is one business story that may just trade spreadsheets for storytelling, and profit margins for moments that linger
