T.N. CM Vijay allows five shows a day for new films
The Tamil Nadu government has authorized movie theatres to screen five shows daily for the first week of new Tamil film releases. This decision also applies to local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has stated that no additional permissions are required for this change.
- ▪The Tamil Nadu government has issued an order allowing five shows a day for new Tamil films.
- ▪The new rule applies for the first seven days after a film's release and on specific days like festivals and holidays.
- ▪The amendment to the Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules was made in response to requests from the film industry.
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The Government of Tamil Nadu has issued an order permitting all movie theatres across the State to screen five shows daily for the first seven days from the release date of a new Tamil film.Additionally, theatres are allowed to run five daily shows on local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays.Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed that no separate permission from the government or licensing authorities is required for this purpose.Representatives from the film industry recently met with Mr. Vijay and placed several demands before him. Chief among them was the request to allow five shows per day for all movies in theatres across the State. Currently, theatres in Tamil Nadu operate four shows everyday.
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