National Cinema Day is returning this 12 months 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 12 months and as a method to drive extra folks into theatres. As per the Multiplex Association of India (MAI), over 4,000 cinema halls will take part within the occasion, with the key chains — PVR INOX, Cinepolis, and Movie Time — having already up to date their web site banners in anticipation.
National Cinema Day 2023: How to e book tickets on-line?
Those concerned about availing the National Cinema Day supply can begin reserving tickets on-line by way of 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. However, on the time of writing, solely Bollywood motion pictures — particularly, the Shah Rukh Khan-led Jawan and Mission Raniganj starring Akshay Kumar — present the choice to pick out the required date. I’m guessing this was accomplished to favour the Indian field workplace collections, which is not stunning contemplating some trade stakeholders allegedly went the additional mile final 12 months to get National Cinema Day postponed to make sure Brahmāstra made a revenue.
While 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 embody extra expenses (comfort payment + GST) levied upon a ticket buy. Convenience 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 National Cinema Day provides would possibly solely be obtainable in choose cities. Due to state rules, it seems as if theatres positioned in South Indian areas — Tamil Nadu, Telangana, and Andhra Pradesh — will not be capable to supply tickets at Rs. 99. We noticed an identical exclusion final 12 months, as nicely. Food and drinks are additionally anticipated to start out at a reduced fee of Rs. 99 on October 13, albeit they’re fully depending on which ticketing platform or theatre you go for.
In a assertion again in September, the MAI mentioned, “This special occasion brings audiences of all ages together for a day of cinematic bliss, celebrating the incredible success of multiple films at the box office this year. It’s a heartfelt ‘thank you’ to all the moviegoers who contributed to this success and an open invitation to those who haven’t returned to their local cinema.” National Cinema Day debuted final 12 months globally, closely slashing ticket costs, although internationally, all codecs have been priced the identical.
