India, Sept. 2 -- Actors and directors have often pointed out that with the proliferation of reviewers in the Indian film industry, it has become harder to identify those who are credible and accurate. Now, a film producers' body has also come out against certain social media influencers who post negative film reviews, allegedly to deliberately malign and sabotage films.

The Indian Film and Television Producers Council (IFTPC), an association representing the interests of over 375 leading film and television producers in India, has issued a statement that it is seeking legal counsel 'to explore all available legal remedies under both civil and criminal laws' against what it termed 'extortion' from influencers.

The statement noted that t...