Earlier, the government of Delhi announced that the cinema halls across the state should seize operations effective immediately. As per this government aorder, all the cinema halls in the state should shut operations and remain closed till further notice. This came as a big shock to RRR which is gearing up for its theatrical release on the 7th of December. Delhi is one of the major markets in India and the fact that it could remain shut for the next few weeks can come as a big blow for RRR. This should leave the makers of the Rajamouli directorial greatly worried.
Now, the multiplex union in Delhi has requested the government of Andhra Pradesh to alter the restriction on seating capacity at cinema halls. If the government approves the request, it could very well provide some respite to the film industry and in particular, for RRR.
âDelhi Government's decision to shut down Cinemas in Delhi while enforcing the 'yellow' alert of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has caused massive uncertainty and could lead to irreparable damage for the Indian Film Industry. The period since March 2020 is undeniably the most challenging period faced by Indian cinemas in their long history. After being allowed to reopen, cinemas have already demonstrated an ability to operate safely for the public and employees via usage of enhanced ventilation systems, enhanced hygiene, and other safety protocols. Not a single outbreak of Covid-19 anywhere around the world has been traced to a cinema."
"While, we fully understand the need at Government's end, to take necessary preventive measures, we would request that cinemas should get equal treatment with comparable industries and institutions. Instead of closing the cinemas, we would urge the Delhi Government to consider introducing "double vaccination requirement" to enter cinemas, as is the case in some of the other states (including Maharashtra). Alternatively, the seating capacity restriction of 50% can be reintroduced at cinemas. We call on the Government to recognize the unique social, cultural and economic value of the Indian film industry, and to provide the support it so desperately needs to survive this unprecedented period." The statement from multiplex union read.
If the government does consider this request and permit 50% occupancy, it could be of great help for RRR.
Now, the multiplex union in Delhi has requested the government of Andhra Pradesh to alter the restriction on seating capacity at cinema halls. If the government approves the request, it could very well provide some respite to the film industry and in particular, for RRR.
âDelhi Government's decision to shut down Cinemas in Delhi while enforcing the 'yellow' alert of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has caused massive uncertainty and could lead to irreparable damage for the Indian Film Industry. The period since March 2020 is undeniably the most challenging period faced by Indian cinemas in their long history. After being allowed to reopen, cinemas have already demonstrated an ability to operate safely for the public and employees via usage of enhanced ventilation systems, enhanced hygiene, and other safety protocols. Not a single outbreak of Covid-19 anywhere around the world has been traced to a cinema."
"While, we fully understand the need at Government's end, to take necessary preventive measures, we would request that cinemas should get equal treatment with comparable industries and institutions. Instead of closing the cinemas, we would urge the Delhi Government to consider introducing "double vaccination requirement" to enter cinemas, as is the case in some of the other states (including Maharashtra). Alternatively, the seating capacity restriction of 50% can be reintroduced at cinemas. We call on the Government to recognize the unique social, cultural and economic value of the Indian film industry, and to provide the support it so desperately needs to survive this unprecedented period." The statement from multiplex union read.
If the government does consider this request and permit 50% occupancy, it could be of great help for RRR.