After the guidelines for Unlock 4 have been issued there has been a stir for opening theatres and cinema halls too. Recently, the Multiplex Association of India has requested the government to consider reopening movie theatres across the country. The association’s request came after a number of relaxations including allowing shopping malls to operate from September.

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Come on now! With proper SOPs we should open the theatres. Nothing will ever replace the experience of the big screen #SupportMovieTheatres #SaveCinema pic.twitter.com/82sopMYXTG

— Vishnu Manchu (@iVishnuManchu) August 30, 2020

In a series of tweets posted on Sunday, the Multiplex Association of India said that the cinema industry is an integral part of the country’s culture and supports the livelihood of millions of people. “Most countries across the world have allowed cinemas to operate. We request the Govt Of India to allow us to operate as well. We are committed to offering a safe and hygienic cinema experience (sic),” the association tweeted. Pointing out that flight services, shopping malls and wellness centers have been allowed to function from September, the association also urged the government to consider its pleading by saying ‘Cinema industry too deserves a chance’.

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

— Shobu Yarlagadda (@Shobu_) August 30, 2020

Tweets urging the government to consider reopening of theatres are trending under a common hashtag #SupportMovieTheatres. Several cinema personalities have expressed their support to the association’s request. Producer of the Baahubali franchise Shobu Yarlagadda tweeted out in support of the association’s request and added that cinemas must be reopened with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in place. Many leading producers also came in front giving their yes to open theatres. 

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#SupportMovieTheatres #SaveCinemas
Strongly feel we should get back with theatres soon. Hope Govt.of India will support & Save Cinema  @_PVRCinemas @INOXMovies @Sakthicinemas pic.twitter.com/mhck48FmMf

— Dr. Dhananjayan BOFTA (@Dhananjayang) August 30, 2020