The outbreak of deadly Corona Virus has now led to the biggest shutdown in the history of Tollywood. Till now, there were minor shutdowns that were limited to some of the crafts but not all. Now Corona pandemic has led to the shutdown of all the movie industries across the globe and with this, our Tollywood is in its biggest crisis ever!
The governments of both the states have asked for a literal shutdown of the movie industry that comprises filming units, theaters, functioning bodies, labor forces and what not! The reason for the shutdown is to avoid Corona pandemic and opting for community contraction as most of the movie making is done outdoors and involves huge members in the work!
In the past, there were industry holidays commemorating obituaries and birthdays of bigwigs but these days 'no work' crisis is different and worrisome say many elders from the industry. It has to be remembered that movie industry has donated their bit when the states wee affected with floods but now they are seeking help. it remains to be seen how far governments offer helping hand to the daily wagers in the industry and how bigwigs from the industry offer charity to the needy!
The Bollywood fraternity has already begun its 'charity wing' towards the daily wage earners in the industry ranging from spot boys to light boys who are left with no work. The charity wing comprises of big directors like Anurag Kashyap, Anubhav Sinha, Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra and the likes. It remains to be seen how and when Tollywood responds!
The governments of both the states have asked for a literal shutdown of the movie industry that comprises filming units, theaters, functioning bodies, labor forces and what not! The reason for the shutdown is to avoid Corona pandemic and opting for community contraction as most of the movie making is done outdoors and involves huge members in the work!
In the past, there were industry holidays commemorating obituaries and birthdays of bigwigs but these days 'no work' crisis is different and worrisome say many elders from the industry. It has to be remembered that movie industry has donated their bit when the states wee affected with floods but now they are seeking help. it remains to be seen how far governments offer helping hand to the daily wagers in the industry and how bigwigs from the industry offer charity to the needy!
The Bollywood fraternity has already begun its 'charity wing' towards the daily wage earners in the industry ranging from spot boys to light boys who are left with no work. The charity wing comprises of big directors like Anurag Kashyap, Anubhav Sinha, Rakesh Om Prakash Mehra and the likes. It remains to be seen how and when Tollywood responds!