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4 min readHyderabadMay 28, 2026 09:56 AM IST Megastar Chiranjeevi's intervention breaks the deadlock between Telangana exhibitors and producers ahead of Peddi's release (Photo: PeddiMovieOfll, KChiruTweets/ X)The Telugu film industry has stepped back from the edge of a major crisis, at least for now. The Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce issued an official press note clearing the path for the release of Ram Charan’s ‘Peddi‘ after Megastar Chiranjeevi personally intervened in the ongoing standoff between single-screen exhibitors and producers over the rental versus percentage-sharing debate. The press note stated that after discussions with Chiranjeevi, the Telangana exhibitors have agreed to follow the letter circulated by the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce, allowing Peddi to release smoothly under the current rental system.What was the fight about? At the heart of this dispute is a long-standing grievance that single-screen theatre owners across Telangana have been nursing for years. Under the present rental system, theatres pay a fixed amount to producers or distributors regardless of how well a film performs at the box office. Whether the seats are full or empty, the rent stays the same, leaving theatre owners exposed to heavy losses when a film underperforms. For example, according to the film chamber, if a movie earns Rs 1 crore gross, a single-screen theatre receives around Rs 7 lakh as rent, while the remaining Rs 93 lakh flows through the distribution chain back to producers. Multiplexes, by contrast, operate on a percentage-sharing model and take home around Rs 45 lakh from the same Rs 1 crore collection. Also Read: Shatrughan Sinha has never been tough on Sonakshi: ‘He is soft, a silent supporter’ This disparity has pushed exhibitors to demand what they call a level playing field. Distributor and exhibitor Sirish Reddy pointed out that while producers follow a percentage-sharing model in Maharashtra, Delhi, and Karnataka, they have remained unwilling to implement the same system in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. He also revealed that nearly 100 theatres have shut down since the release of RRR due to severe financial losses. In the same conversation, exhibitors say that some theatre buildings can earn more money if rented out as warehouses, but owners have continued running cinemas out of their commitment to the medium. The standoff before Peddi Exhibitors pushed hard for the percentage system to be applied even to big-ticket films like Peddi, and while they were open to accepting a slightly lower percentage, they remained firm on moving away from the rental model entirely. They demanded a written commitment from producers before the release. Producers, on the other hand, proposed a rental model with an additional 7.5% revenue share as a compromise, which exhibitors rejected.Story continues below this ad The conflict had already shown its teeth when the film Jetlee reportedly faced screening issues on its opening day because of this disagreement. With Peddi set to open on June 4, the stakes were considerably higher given the scale of the film. Also Read: Divyenndu Sharma on why Ram Charan’s Peddi gave him sleepless nights: ‘Telugu’s not easy’ Chiranjeevi’s assurance changed the equation The Telangana Film Chamber of Commerce Secretary confirmed that Chiranjeevi personally assured exhibitors that their long-pending issues would be resolved soon. “We will stand by Chiranjeevi garu’s word. He promised that a solution to the percentage issue would be found before June 30,” the secretary said. Chiranjeevi has committed to personally monitoring and overseeing the meetings and outcomes of the Sub-Committee formed by the Executive Committee of the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce to ensure the new percentage system is finalised within the agreed timeframe. The deadline set is June 30.Story continues below this ad A new era from July 3 The most significant takeaway from the press note is not just the resolution around P

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4 dead after cruise boat with 40 people overturns in Madhya Pradeshs Jabalpur

NewsWorldHow a rare bird search turned a Dutch birdwatcher into 'patient zero' of a deadly cruise outbreak Investigators believe the couple may have been exposed to the virus on March 27 during a visit to a landfill site outside Ushuaia. 3 min readMay 10, 2026 12:25 PM IST First published on: May 10, 2026 at 12:25 PM IST A Spanish Civil Guard officer inspects the area where passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. (Photo: AP/ Leo Schilperoord/ Facebook) A 70-year-old Dutch birdwatcher was identified as the first known case of the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, MV Hondius, according to reports by the New York Post. Leo Schilperoord, an ornithologist from the Netherlands, is believed to have contracted the virus during a birdwatching trip to a landfill site near Ushuaia ahead of boarding the vessel.‘Patient zero’ identified Schilperoord and his wife, Mirjam Schilperoord, had been travelling across South America for several months before joining the cruise ship in April this year. He developed symptoms including fever, headache and stomach pain days after boarding and later died on the ship. Workers set up temporary shelters in the area where passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. (Photo: AP) According to investigators, the couple may have been exposed to the virus on March 27 during a visit to a landfill site outside Ushuaia.Story continues below this ad The area is known to attract birdwatchers because of rare species, but authorities say it is also home to rodents that might carry the hantavirus. “It is common for birdwatchers to visit landfills because there are many birds there,” a local guide was quoted as saying. Health officials suspect the infection may have occurred through inhalation of particles from rodent droppings. Wife dies after evacuation Mirjam Schilperoord later disembarked the ship with her husband’s body at a stop and travelled to South Africa.Story continues below this ad She fell ill while attempting to return to the Netherlands and died shortly afterwards. Workers set up temporary shelters in the area where passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship are expected to arrive at the port of Granadilla in Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain. (Photo: AP) The MV Hondius had more than 100 passengers on board, many of them scientists or birdwatchers. Authorities are continuing to trace contacts and investigate the spread of the virus, including concerns over the Andes strain of hantavirus, which can transmit between humans. What is hantavirus? Hantavirus is a disease mainly spread by rodents. People can get the infection by breathing in particles from rodent urine or droppings.Story continues below this ad Some strains can cause severe illness and, in rare cases, spread from human to human. (With inputs from agencies) The Express Global Desk at The Indian Express delivers authoritative, verified, and context-driven coverage of key international developments shaping global politics, policy, and migration trends. The desk focuses on stories with direct relevance for Indian and global audiences, combining breaking news with in-depth explainers and analysis. A major focus area of the desk is US immigration and visa policy, including developments related to student visas, work permits, permanent residency pathways, executive actions, and court rulings. The Global Desk also closely tracks Canada’s immigration, visa, and study policies, covering changes to study permits, post-study work options, permanent residence programmes, and regulatory updates affecting migrants and international students. All reporting from the Global Desk adheres to The Indian Express’ editorial standards, relying on official data, government notifications, court documents, and on-record sources. The desk prioritises clarity, accuracy, an

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