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By Rinku Gupta In the time of the corona pandemic, the already struggling film industry has taken a huge hit, with theatres being shut indefinitely. The fate of several films hangs in the balance, especially those under production. Mounting interest rates, loans and the like are adding to the woes of producers giving them sleepless nights. In such a scenario, cost reduction of projects plays a vital role in reducing the burden on struggling producers. One of the constant demands even in the past has been reduction of huge salaries paid to heroes and lead technicians which could make a difference to a project's overall cost and ultimately the profits if any, from box office collections. Now, actor,  producer and music director Vijay Antony, who recently gave a hit in 'Kolaigaran ' and also has substantial reach among the Telugu audience, has taken the first step in this direction. Vijay Antony is currently part of three films namely Tamizharasan for Producer FEFSI...

By Rinku Gupta Kollywood actor Aari Arjuna has put out a video ( click here to view  full video ) requesting people to avoid rumors and respect doctors and the service of medical professionals who are risking their lives during the corona pandemic and lockdown. In the light of the recent violence around the burial of a leading philanthrophic  neurosurgeon in Chennai, Aari Arjuna made this fervent appeal. In the video, he has also tried to explain how proper procedures are being followed so as to not risk peoples lives,  during last rites of corona positive deceased.  He has also appealed for state honors to be given to corona task force workers who give up their lives while treating public in the face of the deadly virus. A laudable effort by the actor indeed.