Tamil Nadu allows 6 am film shows and six daily shows for new Tamil releases
The state government's order covers new Tamil films during the Deepavali period.
Key facts
Story- Tamil Nadu's government has allowed 6 am screenings and more daily shows for new Tamil films.
- The order covers new Tamil film releases during the Deepavali period.
- Theatres can now run six shows for new Tamil films, according to the government order.
The Tamil Nadu government has allowed cinemas to start screenings at 6 am and to run six shows a day for new Tamil films, the state's order on 3 November said.
The order allows the extra shows for new Tamil film releases during the Deepavali festival period. Theatre owners can now schedule early morning screenings and add more daily shows than was earlier permitted, according to the order. Chief Minister Vijay's government issued the decision on the same day.
The change applies to new Tamil releases. It does not extend to films in other languages. The exact dates the order is valid for beyond the festival period have not been stated, and it is not yet clear whether the decision will be extended.
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Ticket prices and any conditions on screenings have not been detailed.
In Tamil Nadu, the state government sets rules on film screening hours and the number of daily shows, and it often issues temporary relaxations around major film releases and festivals. Deepavali is one of the biggest film release periods in the state, when producers commonly push out large Tamil films.
The order could mean more showtimes for new Tamil films over the festival weekend in Chennai and other Tamil Nadu cities.
It is not yet known how long the relaxation will last, whether it will apply to all theatres or only multiplexes, or how ticket pricing will be affected.
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