Dileep’s new association puts an end to Liberty Basheer’s Exhibitors Federation

Calling off the cinema and the subsequent formation of the new union under actor Dileep has put an end to the Exhibitors Federation. The association now exists just for namesake purpose. Exhibitors Federation headed by Liberty Basheer had a steady foothold in the industry even during the several crisis situations in the past. But now the members are slowly withering away and joining the new association formed by Dileep and co.

The General Body meeting that was called during the cinema strike had 102 members while the meeting yesterday witnessed only around 50 members. It is expected that the remaining members will also join the Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEUOK) presided by Dileep. This new union is backed by the government, producers and distributors association. The Exhibitors Federation members fear that they will not be provided with new releases. So the existing Exhibitors Federation members are also joining the new union formed.

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In the recent General Body meeting, some members alleged that Liberty Basheer’s leadership was the reason behind the current situation and that he should immediately resign from the post. President Liberty Basheer and others resigned their post and handed over the administration to the Advisory Committee. However, Liberty Basheer has claimed that he resigned the post because his tenure will be ending on January 31st and hence will preside the advisory committee. But the remaining members have said that there is no need for the Federation to function as most of the members have joined the new union.

Actor Dileep is the president of Film Exhibitors United Organization of Kerala (FEUOK) producer MC Bobby is working as the general secretary. Antony Perumbavoor, KE Ijaz, G George are the vice presidents of the new union.