He is a big producer. However, of late, he hasn't been doing anything in keeping with his creativity and image. Yet, whenever an interesting film releases, one can find his name among the producers of the film.
Now, while he hasn't been actively involved in making films, he is nevertheless involved in making sure that he gets a share of the pie in successful films.
In fact, he is called the Chanakya of the industry and talk is that once a producer makes a good film, he narrows down on them and makes sure that he is involved during the release time.
His condition is that he has to be given the distribution rights. Once he gets into the project, it is released on his banner.
As for the smaller producers, none of them have the courage to speak up to him and that has given him absolute power over the market. Since he also owns the theatres in the city, no one can dare him.
