Multiplex Association, Filmmakers Urges GOI To Open Cinema Halls

Amid rising Covid-19 cases in the country, the government of India on Saturday (August 29) announced Unlock 4 guidelines. Under the government's new guidelines, more economic activities have been allowed to re-open, however, there is no respite for the theaters which will remain shut until September 30.

Theaters or cinema halls have been closed even before the country went into lockdown on March 25. And with no relaxation even after almost 6 months, several Bollywood producers, actors along with the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Sunday (August 30) have urged the government of India to open the cinema halls as soon as possible.



Here is what they have to say about #SupportMovieTheatres campaign -

Due to zero revenues, we have already lost 12-15٪ of our screen count, be it single screens or independent mpxs. Imagine they may never lit up their screens again... timely & safely critical steps is the need of the hour ! #SupportMovieTheatres

— Girish Johar (@girishjohar) August 30, 2020

#SupportMovieTheatres

While the GOI has allowed the re-opening of almost every business, it has not allowed movie theaters to reopen..

Theaters assure world-class safety protocols, if they are allowed to re-open.. Also, Govt should help in tax or charges exemption.. pic.twitter.com/NvFuPr0iKi

— Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) August 30, 2020

#AbBahautHua

Dear @PrakashJavdekar -
Please Help Open Cinema Halls#SupportMovieTheatres #SaveIndianCinemas@akshaykumar @BeingSalmanKhan @TheJohnAbraham @RanveerOfficial

Friends, fans and followers, please do RT and Like. This one needs to reach as far as possible! pic.twitter.com/KI6OFL46sI

— Joginder Tuteja (@Tutejajoginder) August 30, 2020

More than anyone else our actors who became “ STARS” & “SUPERSTARS” because of theaters need to speak up & urge the govt to reopen cinema halls. @akshaykumar @BeingSalmanKhan @RanveerOfficial @Varun_dvn @iTIGERSHROFF @iamsrk Exhibitors need your support.#SupportMovieTheatres https://t.co/qzcPkc6R2H

— Sumit kadel (@SumitkadeI) August 30, 2020

The highest tax-paying Entertainment Industry is on the verge of collapse. Its high time to open Cinema Halls with requisite SOPs in place. Requesting the kind intervention of @PrakashJavdekar Ji & @kishanreddybjp Ji #SupportMovieTheatres #SaveCinema pic.twitter.com/5zhW4P3te5

— Nusrat (@nusratchirps) August 30, 2020

The Cinema Industry is an inherent part of the country’s culture, but also an integral part of the economy, supporting millions of livelihoods #SupportMovieTheatres

— Multiplex Association Of India (@MAofIndia) August 30, 2020

Requesting GOI to rethink about Opening of Cinema https://t.co/r3M9EL8Ufr many families are depending upon Cinema Hall.
Requesting @PrakashJavdekar ji to rethink about the decision 🙏🏻#SupportMovieTheaters #SaveCinemas pic.twitter.com/2r4VpZN6k6

— Dev (@idevadhikari) August 30, 2020

#SupportMovieTheatres#SaveCinema
Almost all activities are gonna resume this September. Massive increase in outdoor public movement expected. Sunday full lockdown concept is also being stopped. Irrespective of #coronavirus, it's all being pushed towards normal by Centre & States pic.twitter.com/onLiuy8ft6

— Kaushik LM (@LMKMovieManiac) August 30, 2020

Over 20 lakh jobs at stake.

Livelihood of thousands of families at risk.

Investments worth thousands of crores under threat.

Iconic places that gave you millions of beautiful memories potentially facing closure.

If you care, please share.🙏#SupportMovieTheatres 5 pm today. pic.twitter.com/2FqFY4HPbt

— Akshaye Rathi / अक्षय राठी (@akshayerathi) August 30, 2020

Salary Subsidy Scheme in UK, CARES Act 2020 in US, Canada Emergency Wage Service in Canada, govt supported to protect jobs. In India thousands & millions have lost jobs or pay cuts with no income of cinema hall owners. Halls are now closed for 6 months. #SupportMovieTheatres

— Shibasish Sarkar (@Shibasishsarkar) August 30, 2020

Want to Clap, Whistle, Cheer, Dance in a movie theatre again. Aren’t you missing the entertainment while having a pop corn ? #SupportMovieTheatres

— RAJ BANSAL (@rajbansal9) August 30, 2020

Of course movie theatres must be supported by the Government and I am sure they will. #SupportMovieTheatres https://t.co/3DMBGITx15

— Anubhav Sinha (@anubhavsinha) August 30, 2020

Humble appeal to concerned authorities to re-open cinemas🙏. Livelihoods are at stake, help us survive.#SaveFilmIndustry#ReopenCinemas#SupportMovieTheatres@PMOIndia @HMOIndia @nsitharaman @MIB_India @_PVRCinemas @INOXMovies @IndiaCinepolis @CarnivalCin pic.twitter.com/w0rA52d531

— Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) August 30, 2020

The whole exhibition industry is on the verge of collapsing. It’s high time that Cinemas are allowed to reopen with necessary SOP’s. Requesting all to join the movement #SaveCinema #SupportMovieTheatres pic.twitter.com/nwexQsmgef

— Mahendra Soni (@iammony) August 30, 2020

It's time we reopened our cinemas with SOPs in place! #SupportMovieTheatres pic.twitter.com/4pQZ32FgS5

— Shobu Yarlagadda (@Shobu_) August 30, 2020

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