By Ms Moon | 24-Sep-2021

Pen Studios chairman and MD Dr Jayantilal Gada and other theatre representatives meet MP Sanjay Raut to discuss re-opening of cinema halls in Maharashtra

Dr Jayantilal Gada, Chairman & Managing Director of Pen Studios and Sanjay Marudhar, from Pen Marudhar, along with key representatives of major theatre chains from Maharashtra met Shiv Sena Leader.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 07-Sep-2021

Multiplex Association of India, PVR, Inox and other cinema chains urge Maharashtra government to reopen theatres

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) along with leading cinema chains such as PVR and INOX have urged the Maharashtra government to reopen theatres in the state on an ‘urgent.....

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By IANS | 10-Dec-2020

IMPPA seeks reforms from theatres to give impetus to film revenues

Theatres have opened but footfalls are low. Given the circumstances, the Indian Motion Picture Producers' Association (IMPPA) has written to theatre associations seeking change in revenue sharing policy and other.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 20-Oct-2020

Multiplex Association refuse to screen OTT releases; ‘Khaali Peeli’ and other films left stranded due to Virtual Print Fee

The theatres have finally reopened in many states from last Thursday but Ananya Panday’s and Ishaan Khatter’s action thriller Khaali Peeli that had announced a theatrical release not playing in.....

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By IANS | 29-Jul-2020

Multiplex Association of India issues statement expressing disappointment over continued cinema shutdown in Unlock 3.0

Multiplex Association of India has issued a statement expressing disappointment over the fact that cinemas will not be allowed to reopen as part of Unlock 3.0. Reacting to Unlock 3.0 notification.....

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By Tanmayi Savadi | 22-Jul-2020

Algorithms for automatic seat distancing to paperless tickets, Multiplex Association of India submits a set of SOPs to Govt. before reopening theatres

For the past four months, theatres in the nation are shut due to the Coronavirus pandemic. As the film industry is opening gradually, the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has requested.....

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By Rashita Sahni | 29-May-2020

Big movies like Sooryavanshi and Radhe will lure the audiences back: Single-screen owners urge government to reopen theatres by June 30

The entertainment industry has been hit hard due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owing to the shutdown, several industries including showbiz have faced a major setback. With releases postponed and pre-scheduled.....

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By Vandana Srivastawa | 19-May-2020

New seating arrangements, cleanliness protocols: Multiplex Association of India submits a detailed safety plan for opening theatres after lockdown to I&B Ministry

The entire country is currently going through the fourth phase of the lockdown due to the Coronavirus outbreak. However, with each passing day there are positive changes and things are.....

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By IANS | 03-May-2020

Multiplex Association of India urges filmmakers, producers and studios to not release their films on OTT platforms amid lockdown

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has made an appeal to artistes, producers and content creators urging them to release feature films on the big screen once theatres get permission.....

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