The MNS' film unit is upset over reports that Chennai Express has demanded prime slots in single cinemas at the expense of Marathi films.
New Delhi:
After Raj Thackeray's Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS) threatened to disrupt the release of Chennai Express, starring Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika Padukone, director Rohit Shetty met Mr Thackeray at his residence. Also at the meeting were the cast of Marathi film Duniyadari.
Mr Shetty told reporters: "I know Raj saab personally. We came to meet on a small confusion."
The MNS' film unit is upset over reports that Chennai Express has demanded prime slots in single cinemas across the state at the expense of Marathi films like Duniyadari.
"If the producers of Chennai Express attempt to dislodge any of the ongoing or forthcoming Marathi movies, we shall not tolerate it and deal with it in MNS style," warned Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena (film wing) chief Amey Khopkar.
He specifically referred to the hit Marathi movie Duniyadari, running to full houses since July 19, 2013 in single screen cinemas in non-metro cities and small towns.
Mr Khopkar said his party had written to owners of all single cinema halls and other cinemas seeking a commitment that Duniyadari would not be dropped in favour of Chennai Express.
"If the Chennai Express producers attempt to do this, we shall not let the movie be exhibited in cinemas of the state. We shall also remove their publicity posters from Thursday (August 1, 2013)," Mr Khopkar declared.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same title by the late Suhas Shirvalkar, Duniyadari has been both a major commercial as well as critical success.
Starring Swapnil Joshi and Urmila Kanitkar in the lead roles, it depicts the journey of a modern affluent youngster's life.
(With inputs from IANS)
Mr Shetty told reporters: "I know Raj saab personally. We came to meet on a small confusion."
The MNS' film unit is upset over reports that Chennai Express has demanded prime slots in single cinemas across the state at the expense of Marathi films like Duniyadari.
"If the producers of Chennai Express attempt to dislodge any of the ongoing or forthcoming Marathi movies, we shall not tolerate it and deal with it in MNS style," warned Maharashtra Navnirman Chitrapat Karmachari Sena (film wing) chief Amey Khopkar.
He specifically referred to the hit Marathi movie Duniyadari, running to full houses since July 19, 2013 in single screen cinemas in non-metro cities and small towns.
Mr Khopkar said his party had written to owners of all single cinema halls and other cinemas seeking a commitment that Duniyadari would not be dropped in favour of Chennai Express.
"If the Chennai Express producers attempt to do this, we shall not let the movie be exhibited in cinemas of the state. We shall also remove their publicity posters from Thursday (August 1, 2013)," Mr Khopkar declared.
Based on the best-selling novel of the same title by the late Suhas Shirvalkar, Duniyadari has been both a major commercial as well as critical success.
Starring Swapnil Joshi and Urmila Kanitkar in the lead roles, it depicts the journey of a modern affluent youngster's life.
(With inputs from IANS)
