Shah Rukh Khan in a nonetheless from Jawan. (Courtesy: YouTube)

New Delhi:

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Saturday stated that over six million cinemagoers went to the theatres on the second version of National Cinema Day.

More than 4,000 screens participated within the initiative on Friday together with cinema chains like PVR INOX, Cinepolis, Miraj, Citypride, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, Moviemax, Rajhans, NY Cinemas, Delite and others. The tickets have been priced at Rs 99 throughout theatres. “A record number of 6 million (estimated) moviegoers visited their local cinema to celebrate the National Cinema Day. In every corner, audiences of all ages came together to record an unprecedented demand for movie tickets, and the country’s cinema operators reported house-full shows throughout the day, making 13 October the second highest-attended day of the year 2023,” the MAI stated in a press word.

The affiliation stated the success of National Cinema Day is a reminder of the love individuals have for large display film watching expertise.

“The overwhelming response to this initiative reaffirms the timeless and enduring appeal of the theatrical experience. We extend our heartfelt ‘Thank You’ to the millions of movie fans who made this year’s National Cinema Day a massive success,” it added. 

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