India, April 1 -- Theatres in India have witnessed a strong resurgence in recent years, with box office juggernauts like the Dhurandhar franchise, Stree 2 (2023), Chhaava (2025), Jawan (2024) and Animal (2023), among others, raking in massive revenues. However, this revival has, to some extent, weakened the position of streaming platforms, which had surged during the slowdown in theatrical business. In a bid to strike a balance between the two mediums, the government is now set to introduce a new regulation, one that could significantly impact actors. A source close to the development reveals that, under the proposed rule expected to come into effect soon, all Hindi film actors will be required to alternate between theatrical and OTT releases. "Both mediums contribute significantly to the Indian economy, and one cannot be allowed to suffer at the cost of the other. Keeping that in mind, the government is planning to introduce a mandate requiring actors to balance their projects across theatrical and OTT platforms," the source says. The move could also benefit several artistes. Many actors have already found major success on streaming platforms, such as Shahid Kapoor with Farzi and Aditya Roy Kapur with The Night Manager. "It will bring more star power to the digital space and help bridge the gap in star dynamics across mediums. However, it may also pose challenges for character actors who have carved a niche for themselves on OTT and currently dominate the space," the source adds....