Delhi cinemas are being allowed to open at 50 per cent capacity from Monday, July 26, but a Hindi film is not expected to release till August 15.
See the light of day, till Hindi films in the box, including the much-awaited “83” (Ranveer Singh-starrer celebrating India’s 1983 Cricket World Cup win), cinema-goers will be satisfied watching the martial arts fantasy film “Mortal Kombat”. “.
And there’s more coming from Hollywood. Sanjay Ghai, COO of distribution company Mukta said, “The movies lined up for August release are Vin Diesel blockbusters ‘F9’ (‘Fast & Furious 9’), ‘The Conjuring 2: The Devil Made Me Do It’. Art.
Trade watchers say theaters will open with effect from July 30. A spokesperson for multiplex major INOX said: “The order came only yesterday. It will take some time for us to get ready for screenings, but we are also looking forward to opening our cinemas as soon as possible.”
He said that 100 per cent employees of INOX have been vaccinated and COVID-19 protocol is being followed without laxity of guard.
With cinemas still closed in Maharashtra, the business is watching the public’s response to the reopening of Delhi cinemas with muted anticipation. Trade analyst Karan Taurani pointed out that the state contributes more than a quarter of the revenue earned by Bollywood productions.
However, an INOX spokesperson seemed more hopeful. “If the government thinks that cinema halls are safe to open, then I am sure people will not be apprehensive about coming to see the film. We hope for a good turnout.”
Ghai said Hindi films are ready for release from August 15, but the market may not pick up until theaters are allowed to open in Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu. So for the time being, he is looking forward to a revival of the theater experience.
Taurani, however, is still not celebrating Delhi’s decision. “The inauguration of Maharashtra is important,” he said. “I don’t see this happening anytime soon, so I don’t expect any dramatic change in the current market situation. Delhi alone can’t do wonders,” Taurani said.
He also stressed on the importance of alleviating the Covid fear of the public. “Once that happens, theatrical attendance is bound to increase,” Taurani said.
Fellow analyst Vinod Mirani was skeptical about any major implications of Delhi’s reopening. “Even if theaters are allowed to open, where is the content?” He asked. “Delhi ranks second in the business world as ‘Bombay Circuit’, which is the biggest ever in terms of box-office collections,” he added.
What does it mean with Akshay Kumar and Huma Qureshi awaiting the release of three big Hindi films – “1983”, “Bell Bottom” and Rohit Shetty’s “Sooryavanshi”? When will he be seen on the big screen? As Mirani said, the producers will not “risk” it until Maharashtra opens.
.