Will Chief Minister Vijay bring back Tamil Nadu's 4 AM FDFS culture? Exhibitors make an EMOTIONAL appeal: "Early morning shows are the lifeline of cinemas"

Cinemas in Tamil Nadu have a unique regulation where early-morning shows are tightly controlled. The first regular show generally begins around 10:30 am or 11:00 am, with big-ticket releases allowed to start from 9:00 am after special permission from the state government. This is in contrast to other states like Karnataka and Mumbai, where highly-awaited films are screened as early as 6:00 am. Fans in Tamil Nadu often travel to neighbouring states to catch the first day, first show, creating an awkward scenario for viewers in the state.