People Media Factory, a well-known name in Tollywood for producing numerous films, is gearing up for the release of its latest production, “Eagle,” starring Mass Maharaja Ravi Teja on February 9th. In a recent interview, the film’s producer, TG Vishwa Prasad, shed light on the prevalent issue of corruption within the film industry and the steps being taken to address it.
Vishwa Prasad candidly acknowledged the existence of corruption in the film industry, talking about the negative impact it has on production companies. He revealed three types of corruption affecting the industry: price corruption (10-30%), quantity corruption, and quality corruption.
Explaining further, he provided a real-time example of price corruption, citing a caravan with a corruption of 500 Rs, which they deemed manageable. However, he highlighted the escalating issue when multiple vehicles were involved, illustrating the challenges faced in combating corruption.
He said ,“Many times, union dramas occur in the film industry, but they seldom benefit actual union members. Instead, the industry’s mafia elements often exploit these situations. However, we have successfully eradicated such practices. Corruption is a significant concern in the industry, impacting every production company. The extent of its impact varies, but we strive to keep it within manageable levels.”
“There are three types of corruption. First comes price corruption which is usually about 10-30%. Then comes quantity corruption and then quality corruption. For real-time example, a caravan comes up with a corruption of 500 rs. We ignore it since it is manageable. If there are 4-6 vehicles but 10 are being reported. The third level is where quality corruption happens when I am not provided with a caravan that is in good condition. Such caravans spoil the mood of the stars and actors which in turn affects their performance and overall quality of the film. This is a real example and I am not making it up,” he added.
He concluded, “This example highlights how corruption detrimentally affects the overall movie experience.”
