fewer screens for showcasing.Top stars, who could earlier attract up to Rs. 30 crore on the first day of release of big-ticket films, are unlikely to fetch these numbers impacting their fee which is based on opening day collections.Their remuneration is expected to fall by 60-70%, according to trade analysts.“The covid-19 pandemic has been a terrible blow to stardom.
It could be another year by the time all theatres are up and running and even then, overall collections will only be 50% of pre-pandemic levels.