National Cinema Day draws over 6 million moviegoers to theatres: Multiplex Association of India

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• Oct 14, 2023 | Dhupali Das

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) said on Saturday that over six million moviegoers attended the...

Digital Desk: The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) said on Saturday that over six million moviegoers attended the second edition of National Cinema Day.

More than 4,000 screens participated in the initiative, including cinema chains like PVR INOX, Cinepolis, Miraj, Citypride, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, Moviemax, Rajhans, NY Cinemas, Delite, and others. In all theaters, the cost of the tickets was 99. "A record number of 6 million (estimated) moviegoers visited their local cinema to celebrate National Cinema Day. In every corner, audiences of all ages came together to record an unprecedented demand for movie tickets, and the country's cinema operators reported house-full shows throughout the day, making October 13 the second highest-attended day of the year 2023," the MAI said in a press note.

The association said the success of National Cinema Day is a reminder of people's love for the big-screen movie-watching experience.

"The overwhelming response to this initiative reaffirms the timeless and enduring appeal of the theatrical experience. We extend our heartfelt 'Thank You' to the millions of movie fans who made this year's National Cinema Day a massive success," it added.