The producers, filmmakers and the Multiplex Association of India have urged the Centre to reopen cinema halls in the country.

Mumbai: The producers, filmmakers and the Multiplex Association of India have urged the Centre to reopen cinema halls in the country. Cinema halls have remained shut since the Covid-19-induced lockdown, and will not reopen even during Unlock 4.0.

“If Aviation, Metro, Malls, Wellness and Restaurants can be allowed to operate, the Cinema Industry too deserves a chance,” the Multiplex Association of India tweeted.

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It further said: “The Cinema Industry is an inherent part of the country’s culture, but also an integral part of the economy, supporting millions of livelihoods #SupportMovieTheatres”

Bollywood producers like Boney Kapoor also joined the #SupportMovieTheatres campaign. “#SupportMovieTheatres #SaveCinemas,” he tweeted.

Boney Kapoor tweetActor Abhimanyu Dassani said efforts should be made to reopen theatres.  "Let's make it safe enough for the public. Please reopen theatres and bring that magic back to life," the actor tweeted.

According to MAI, the multiplex industry in India employs over 2,00,000 people who are the backbone of the Indian film industry as they account nearly 60 per cent of revenues of film business.