US tariff threat: Telugu film industry may lose Rs 2,200 crore; industry fears higher ticket prices, lower footfall
US President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films has put the Telugu film industry on edge. Producers fear this move will drastically cut crucial overseas revenues, especially from the US, as doubled ticket prices could deter audiences and cripple small-budget cinema. This decision threatens the global reach of Indian films and the US theatre ecosystem.
US President Donald Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign films has put the Telugu film industry on edge. Producers fear this move will drastically cut crucial overseas revenues, especially from the US, as doubled ticket prices could deter audiences and cripple small-budget cinema. This decision threatens the global reach of Indian films and the US theatre ecosystem.
