Andhra Pradesh Government Revises Movie Ticket Prices, Issues GO
Andhra Pradesh government has revised the movie ticket prices, for all categories on March 7. Furthermore, a new category has been created in which special theatres will have increased prices rather than the multiplexes. The state government increased the rate of tickets by 100-300 per cent in regular, premium, non-premium and recliner tickets. The government has also said to give 25% of total seats for non-premium categories in all classes… read-more
Tags: Movie, Movie Theatre, Andhra Pradesh, ANDHRA PRADESH GOVERNMENT, Tickets
Courtesy: Times of India
Kerala Lifts Covid-19 Restrictions, Allows 100% Occupancy At Theatres & Bars
In view of declining Covid-19 cases in the state, the Kerala government on February 27, has decided to lift Covid-19 restrictions in the state. The government has decided to allow 100% occupancy in theatres, bars, hotels, and restaurants. Meanwhile, the government and private offices can hold offline meetings and training, the order stated. Notably, on February 25, Kerala reported 3,581 new Covid-19 cases.
Tags: Kerala, Covid-19, Movie Theatre, Hotels, Kerala Government
Courtesy: ANI
'Roohi' 1st Movie To Hit Theatres Post-COVID; Set To Launch On 11 Mar
Bollywood is all set to make a theatrical comeback after COVID-19 with Rajkumar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor's 'Roohi' hitting big screens on March 11. The horror-comedy, jointly produced by Jio Studios and Maddock Films, is expected to be released on over 1,500 screens. The last movie released in cinemas before COVID-19 was 'Angrezi Medium, which was also produced under Maddock Films. Recently, the government allowed cinema halls to run at 100%… read-more
Tags: Roohi, Rajkumar Rao, Janhvi Kapoor, Jio Studios, Movie Theatre
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Bengal CM Allows 100% Theatre Occupancy At Kolkata Film Festival
Inaugurating the Kolkata International Film Festival (KIFF) on January 8, Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee permitted 100% occupancy in theatres for the week-long 26th edition of the festival. She also asked theatre owners to ensure that sanitization is carried out after every show and people wear masks and carry hand sanitizers. The CM’s decision came just after the Tamil Nadu government, under the direction of the Centre, revoked its decision… read-more
Tags: West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, Movie Theatre, Covid-19
Courtesy: Hindustan Times
Tamilnadu Govt Allows 100% Seating Capacity In Theatres
Tamil Nadu government has permitted multiplexes to operate at 100% capacity from the existing 50% by adhering to the previously released standard operating procedures. Besides, COVID-19 precautionary measures will be screened during the showtime to spread awareness among the spectators. The order came on January 4, after actors and theatre proprietors petitioned CM K. Palaniswami to allow theatres to function at their full capacity ahead of… read-more
Tags: Covid -19, Movie Theatre, Tamilnadu, CM Edappadi K Palaniswami
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Survey Suggests Only 7% Willing To Visit Cinemas After Resumption
A survey conducted by LocalCircles on 8,274 participants suggested that only 7% people were interested in visiting cinemas in the next two months. It mentioned that while 4% of the participants will go for a new movie, 3% are willing to visit cinemas in the upcoming months for any film. The survey also indicated, 74% are not interested in visiting theatres until there is an absolute solution for the pandemic.
Tags: LocalCircles, Movie Theatre, Covid-19, Survey
Courtesy: Deccan Herald