2 out of 10 Gurugram multiplexes reopen
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Sanjay Yadav
Gurugram, October 15
After much anticipation only two out of 10 multiplexes resumed operations in Gurugram on Thursday. With hardly any takers, the PVR cinemas arranged a screening for 100 staff members as a trail run at MGF Mall and Star Mall. The owners of the multiplex are hoping for the audience to turn up to the cinemas by weekend.
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FIRST DAY, FEW SHOWS
To woo viewers, minimum ticket price of the film has been reduced to Rs99 which earlier ranged from Rs250 to Rs350
AdvertisementOnline booking of tickets has also been started but, till Thursday evening, no bookings were made
The other sites of PVR, SRS and INOX cinemas will resume operations with the ticket prices reduced by 75 per cent to woo the audience back by weekend.
PVR Cinema Manager of MGF Mall Gaurav said all cinema halls would comply with the SOPs issued by the Union Government. “A short film has also been prepared regarding this, which will be played before the movie starts,” he said.
Star Mall’s PVR Manager Puran Bohra said security arrangements had been made at the ticket counter. “Those reaching there without masks will not be allowed to enter the theatre,” said Bohra. “Efforts are being made to encourage people to buy tickets from the kiosk itself. Only those persons, who face trouble in getting them from there will be given the same from the counter. Viewers will be monitored while the movie will be running and if someone is found not wearing the mask, he/she will be excluded from the theatre immediately,” added Bohra.
On Friday, first show is scheduled to be at noon followed by the second at 3.15 pm and the last one at 6.30 pm.
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