Tamil Nadu theatres can now screen up to six shows a day during the opening week of new movie releases. The development, which has brought a sigh of relief for multiplex owners, comes following talks between the representatives of the film industry and the state ministers. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay cleared the move, allowing screenings to run from 6:00 am to 2:30 am.
While the theatre owners and cinema fans are celebrating the return of early-morning screenings, the decision also brings back memories of past challenges.
Some films got it while some didn’t. It was a pain. Now, the government has officially amended the rules to permit up to six shows during the opening week as well as on weekends, local festivals, and public holidays. the decision also brings back memories of past challenges While the theatre owners and cinema fans are celebrating the return of early-morning screenings. The fan had gone to watch an early morning show of the movie but fell off a truck on his way and died.
Early morning shows were banned in 2023 by the MK Stalin-led DMK government after the death of a fan during celebrations of the release of actor Ajith’s movie ‘Thunivu’.
Reflecting on the difficulties the industry faced previously, Rakesh said, “We couldn’t open up bookings till the government gave special permission.
weekends, and public holidays, exhibitors had to constantly navigate tedious approvals While the current administration had previously allowed a fifth show during opening weeks.
