Film producers have expressed growing concerns regarding the integrity of ratings and reviews on the popular ticketing platform, BookMyShow. The primary issue lies in the ability for users to post reviews without actually purchasing tickets. This loophole has allegedly been exploited by organized groups that use bots and coordinated efforts to manipulate public perception of films.
Legal Action and Rating Suspension
In recent developments, following significant backlash, BookMyShow has halted all ratings and reviews for the upcoming film, *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu*. This decision was made in accordance with court orders aimed at combating the misuse of the platform.
Background of the Problem
- Producers have long been troubled by fake ratings.
- Some films have suffered due to negative campaigns from anti-fans.
- Conversely, mediocre films often benefited from inflated ratings.
The team behind *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu* publicly acknowledged the assistance of Ai Plex and Blocking Big in implementing this change. Their cooperation in the legal process was vital in bringing about this necessary adjustment.
Impact on Film Ratings
While the suspension of ratings directly applies to *Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu*, other films on the platform still allow reviews. This move can be seen as a crucial step toward restoring the intended purpose of ticket booking services, which should focus on ticket sales rather than influencing a film’s reception through unregulated reviews.
Overall, this decision has sparked discussions about integrity in film ratings and the need for more robust measures to protect producers from manipulated ratings in the future.
