Nationwide Cinema Day is returning this yr on Friday, October 13, and forward of that, we have particulars on ticket reserving for a similar. On that day, film tickets throughout India will price merely Rs. 99 per head, in celebration of profitable field workplace runs this yr and as a way to drive extra folks into theatres. As per the Multiplex Affiliation of India (MAI), over 4,000 cinema halls will take part within the occasion, with the most important chains — PVR INOX, Cinepolis, and Film Time — having already up to date their web site banners in anticipation.
Nationwide Cinema Day 2023: The best way to e-book tickets on-line?
These involved in availing the Nationwide Cinema Day supply can begin reserving tickets on-line through acquainted platforms like BookMyShow, PayTM, and official cinema chain web sites by choosing a location, adopted by your most well-liked film and the October 13 date. Nonetheless, on the time of writing, solely Bollywood films — particularly, the Shah Rukh Khan-led Jawan and Mission Raniganj starring Akshay Kumar — present the choice to pick the required date. I am guessing this was achieved to favour the Indian field workplace collections, which is not shocking contemplating some business stakeholders allegedly went the additional mile final yr to get Nationwide Cinema Day postponed to make sure Brahmāstra made a revenue.
Whereas the supply is not relevant on premium codecs like IMAX, 4DX, and even recliner seats, the concept is for each movie, whatever the time of day, to be priced the identical. That mentioned, the Rs. 99 pricing doesn’t embrace extra fees (comfort payment + GST) levied upon a ticket buy. Comfort payment, nonetheless, doesn’t apply to tickets purchased in particular person on the counter on the cinema itself.
In a tweet, PVR Inox revealed that regardless of the preliminary announcement, the Nationwide Cinema Day gives may solely be obtainable in choose cities. Because of state laws, it seems as if theatres situated in South Indian areas — Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh — will not have the ability to supply tickets at Rs. 99. We noticed the same exclusion final yr, as nicely. Meals and drinks are additionally anticipated to begin at a reduced fee of Rs. 99 on October 13, albeit they’re completely depending on which ticketing platform or theatre you go for.
In a press release again in September, the MAI mentioned, “This big day brings audiences of all ages collectively for a day of cinematic bliss, celebrating the unimaginable success of a number of movies on the field workplace this yr. It is a heartfelt ‘thanks’ to all of the moviegoers who contributed to this success and an open invitation to those that have not returned to their native cinema.” Nationwide Cinema Day debuted final yr globally, closely slashing ticket costs, although internationally, all codecs had been priced the identical.
