Key points:
- Maharashtra Cinemas, multiplexes, theatres to reopen today.
- 50% seating capacity, no outside food at movie halls; swimming pools for professional athletes, yoga schools to open too.
The Maharashtra state government has given permission to cinema hall owners to reopen theatres in the state from today, November 5. The theatres that will be allowed to re-open after a gap of eight months have to be outside of the containment zones.
The theatres will reopen with 50 percent occupany to ensure social distancing norms amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Trade analyst Taran Adarsh made the announcement on his Twitter account on Wednesday evening.
BIGGG NEWS… Cinema halls / multiplexes in #Maharashtra given permission to reopen by the Government of #Maharashtra from tomorrow [5 Nov 2020]… With 50% of their seating capacity… #OfficialOrder dated 3 Nov 2020. pic.twitter.com/ue2qt2Un4a
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 4, 2020
In a separate tweet he mentioned, “NOTE…Cinema halls / multiplexes to reopen outside containment zones.No eatables will be allowed inside cinema halls / multiplexes. #Maharashtra.”
NOTE…
⭐ Cinema halls / multiplexes to reopen outside containment zones.
⭐ No eatables will be allowed inside cinema halls / multiplexes.#Maharashtra— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) November 4, 2020
The news of cinema halls reopening has been welcomed by the film industry. Producers have lined up big budget films for theatrical release in the coming months. While several films have opted for the digital route, films like Akshay Kumar starrer ‘Sooryavanshi’ and Ranveer Singh’s ’83’ will first release in theatres and then go on OTT space. While ‘Sooryavanshi’ has been pushed to 2021, ’83’ is scheduled to release during Christmas.
