The Hindi film industry has been facing a challenging period, with only a few successful releases in recent months. Among them, the Vicky Kaushal-starrer 'Chhaava' has been the sole major box-office hit this year, while the gap between successful and unsuccessful films continues to widen. Meanwhile, the South Indian film industry has managed to deliver more hits despite experiencing its own share of setbacks. Filmmaker Tigmanshu Dhulia attributes the South’s relative success to the regulation of ticket prices, a factor that remains unchecked in the Hindi film industry.
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