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flag India’s film industry faces a credibility crisis over fake reviews, inflated box office numbers, and paid promotions.

flag India’s $60-billion Bollywood industry faces a credibility crisis as allegations grow over manipulated film reviews, inflated box office numbers, and paid influencer endorsements. flag Producers are accused of buying tickets to boost opening-week figures and using rate cards to pay critics and social media influencers for favorable coverage. flag This has led audiences to delay ticket purchases, seeking authentic word-of-mouth, causing early sales to drop. flag Trade analysts dispute official grosses for films like "Skyforce" and "Thamma," citing mismatches between online bookings and actual attendance. flag Streaming platforms are now demanding audited box office data before signing deals, increasing pressure on studios. flag Despite backlash, industry insiders say the practice persists unless financial incentives to manipulate results change.

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