Filmworld
Tax exemption for 'Kaaka Muttai' in Karnataka
Chennai, June 19
Filmmaker M. Manikandan's
debut Tamil film "Kaaka Muttai", which is about the adventures of two
street urchins for their first bite of pizza, has been exempted from
entertainment tax in Karnataka.
"'Kaakka Muttai' is a small film
with a huge heart and the unanimous appreciation that it has been
getting from audience has truly overwhelmed us. We are thrilled to
announce that film has got a tax free status in Karnataka. We at Fox
Star Studios would like to thank the state government for extending
support to our film," Vijay Singh, CEO, Fox Star Studios, told IANS.
Two
weeks since its release in Indian theatres, the movie has won
appreciation from all quarters. More than that, it has gone on to prove
that content is the king by raking in the moolah.
Reportedly made
under a budget of Rs.1 crore, the film has said to have collected over
Rs.10 crore and continues to run to packed houses across cinemas, both
in multiplexes and even smaller, single screens.
Starring child
actors Vignesh and Ramesh, the film was jointly produced by filmmaker
Vetrimaaran and actor Dhanush, who had said he was proud to have backed
it as its lead actors reminded him of himself and his filmmaker-brother
Selvaraghavan.
Aishwarya Rajesh, a promising actress, essays an important role as the mother of the children.
"Kakka Muttai" has turned out to be one of the most profitable Tamil films of the year so far.