Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting Allows 100% Occupancy In Theaters

January 30, 2021 at 11:40 PM IST
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Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting Allows 100% Occupancy In Theaters

The Ministry Of Information & Broadcasting, on Saturday (January 30), has allowed cinemas/theaters to operate with full occupancy. With coronavirus is slowly weakening and vaccination has also started, the I&B Ministry said that cinema halls and theatres will be permitted to operate with 100% seating capacity, for which the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has issued a revised SOP.





However, States and Union Territories will have a final decision to consider proposing the additional measures as per their field assessment.





Earlier, cinemas were operating with just 50% seating capacity which was effective since cinemas being allowed to reopen in October 2020. Recently, the Tamil Nadu government had allowed 100% occupancy in theaters, however, after the center's objection, the state government had withdrawn its order.



SOPs for cinema halls and theatres on preventive measures to contain the spread of COVID-19
1. Background


The Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has permitted the opening of cinema halls and theatres vide their order No. 40-3/2020-DM-I(A) dated 27th January 2021.



2. Scope


2.1 This document outlines the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) in terms of various generic precautionary measures to be adopted in addition to specific measures to be ensured in cinema halls and theatres to prevent the spread of COVID-19.




2.2 No Exhibition of Film shall be allowed in containment zones.




2.3 Further, States/UTs may consider proposing additional measures as per their field assessment.



3. SOPs related to cinema halls and theatres
3.1 General Guidelines


The generic measures include public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (workers and visitors) at all times.




These include:





i. The adequate physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed outside the auditoriums, common areas, and waiting areas at all times.





ii. Use of face covers/masks to be made mandatory at all times.





iii. Availability of hand sanitizers, preferably in the touch-free mode, at entry and exit points as well as common areas within the premises.





iv. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves the strict practice of covering one's mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly.





v. Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest to state and district helpline.




vi. Spitting shall be strictly prohibited.




vii. Installation & use of the Aarogya Setu App shall be advised to all.



3.2 Entry & Exit points


a. Thermal screening of visitors/staff is to be carried out at entry points. Only asymptomatic individuals shall be allowed to enter the premises.




b. Provisions for hand sanitization should be made available at all entry points and in work areas.




c. Designated queue markers shall be made available for entry and exit of the audience from the auditorium and the premises.




d. The Exit should be done in a staggered row-wise manner to avoid crowding.




e. Sufficient time interval between successive screenings on a single screen as well as on various screens in a multiplex shall be provided to ensure row-wise staggered entry and exit of the audience.



3.3 Seating Arrangements


Seating arrangement inside the auditorium of the cinemas/theatres/multiplexes is to be allowed upto 100% seating capacity.



3.4 Physical Distancing Norms


a. Proper crowd management in the parking lots and outside the premises, duly following physical distancing norms shall be ensured.




b. Number of people in the elevators shall be restricted, duly maintaining physical distancing norms.




c. Efforts shall be made to avoid overcrowding in the common areas, lobbies, and washrooms during the intermission. The audience may be encouraged to avoid movement during the intermission. Longer intermissions may be used to allow the audience seated in different rows of the auditorium to move in a staggered manner.



3.5 Staggered Show Timings at Multiplexes


a. Staggered show timings shall be followed for multiple screens to avoid crowding.




b. The show commencement time, intermission period and finish time of a show at any screen shall not overlap with the commencement time, intermission period, or finish time of a show at any other screen in a multiplex.



3.6 Booking and Payments


a. Digital no-contact transactions should be the most preferred mode for issue/verification/payments for tickets, food, and beverages, etc. by using online bookings, use of e-wallets, QR code scanners, etc.




b. Contact number shall be taken at the time of booking of tickets to facilitate contact tracing.




c. The purchase of tickets at the box office shall be open throughout the day and advance booking shall be allowed to avoid crowding at the sale counters.




d. Sufficient number of counters at the box office shall be opened with adequate physical distancing norms, to prevent crowding during physical booking of tickets.




e. Floor markers shall be used for physical distancing during queue management at the box office.



3.7 Sanitization of the Premises


a. Frequent sanitization of the entire premises, common facilities, and all points which come into human contact, e.g. handles, railings, etc. shall be ensured.




b. The cinemas/theatres/multiplexes auditorium shall be sanitized after every screening.




c. Regular cleaning and disinfection of the box office, food and beverage areas, employee and staff lockers, toilets, public areas, and back office areas shall be ensured.




d. Measures for the safety of sanitization staff such as adequate provisions for rational use of gloves, boots, masks, PPE, etc. shall be undertaken.




e. Disinfection of the premises to be taken up if any person is found positive.



3.8 Staff Related Measures


a. Wearing of face cover for staff is mandatory at all workplaces and adequate stock of such face covers should be made available.




b. All employees who are at higher risk, i.e., older employees, pregnant employees, employees who have underlying medical conditions, to take extra precautions. They should preferably not be exposed to any front-line work requiring direct contact with the public.




c. With a view to ensure safety at the workplace, employers on the best effort basis should ensure that Aarogya Setu is installed and updated by all employees on their mobile phones.




d. Communication and training of the staff on precautions related to COVID-19, respiratory hygiene, hand hygiene, etc. shall be carried out.




e. Self-monitoring of health by all employees/staff and reporting any illness at the earliest shall be ensured.



3.9 Public Awareness


a. Do's and Don'ts shall be communicated at prominent access points: Online sale points, digital tickets, public areas like lobbies, washrooms, etc.




b. Public Service Announcements on wearing a mask, observing physical distancing, and maintaining hand hygiene as well as specific announcements on the precautions and measures to be followed within and outside the premises shall be made before the screening, during intermission, and at the end of the screening.




c. Provisions must be made for the display of Posters/standees/AV media on preventive measures about COVID-19 prominently outside and inside of the venues.



3.10 Air-Conditioning/Cooling


For air-conditioning/ventilation, the guidelines of CPWD shall be followed which, inter alia, emphasizes the following:




a. Temperature Setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30°C.




b. Relative humidity should be in the range of 40-70%.




C. Re-circulation of air to be avoided to the extent possible.




d. Intake of fresh air should be as much as possible.




e. Cross ventilation should be adequate.



3.11 Anti-stigma Behaviour


COVID-19 related stigmatization or unruly behaviour shall be dealt with strictly by coordination between the auditorium manager(s) and the local authorities.



3.12 Food and Beverage Area


a. Show timings in the cinema halls to be staggered to ensure that intervals of different shows do not occur simultaneously.




b. Customers shall be encouraged to use cinema apps/QR codes, etc. for ordering food as much as possible.




c. Multiple sale counters in the food and beverage area are made available wherever possible.




d. One line systems to be followed using floor stickers to maintain physical distancing at every sale counter.




e. Management shall ensure observance of physical distancing and preventing crowds in the food and beverages area.




f. Safe disposal of the food and beverage waste shall be ensured by the management of the premises.




4. The National Directives for COVID-19 Management and the relevant guidelines issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, state governments, etc. shall be strictly complied with during all activities and operations.





The latest development is surely a welcome move by the government. Due to 50% occupancy, the filmmakers of the big-budgeted movies were hesitating to release their films in theaters. Post lockdown lifted, Thalapthy Vijay's Tamil movie, Master was the first major movie to release in cinemas. And despite, many odds against it, the movie has done remarkably well to bring the audiences back to cinemas. It proved to be a big blockbuster and is near INR 150 crores mark in India.





Some of the big-budgeted movies such as Sooryavanshi, Bell Bottom, 83, among others have been put on hold until things get normal. The new development might inspire them to get a release and give the theatrical business a much-needed boost.





Stay tuned...



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Ramayana Trailer Out: Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Ram & Yash's Terrifying Ravana Set The Screen Ablaze In Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic Bollywood
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Ramayana Trailer Out: Ranbir Kapoor's Lord Ram & Yash's Terrifying Ravana Set The Screen Ablaze In Nitesh Tiwari’s Epic

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The most anticipated cinematic spectacle in Indian film history has finally unveiled its grand vision. The official trailer for Ramayana: Part 1, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, was released globally during the auspicious Brahma Muhurat. Touted as the most expensive Indian motion picture ever made, the magnum opus brings together a stellar ensemble cast led by Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, and Yash. Powerful Visuals and Grand Character Introductions The trailer opens with a gripping sequence set against the opulent architecture of Lanka and Ayodhya. Rocking a commanding presence, Ranbir Kapoor makes a majestic entry as Lord Ram, displaying a flawless blend of calm nobility and fierce resolve. Opposite him, Sai Pallavi makes her debut as Sita, embodying serenity and grace. However, it is Yash who steals the limelight with his menacing screen presence. Portraying the formidable Asura king Ravana, Yash commands every frame with dark, terrifying authority, setting up an epic clash of divine forces. A High-Octane Sonic Experience: The background score is co-composed by Academy Award winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, alongside sitar virtuoso Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. The score blends rich traditional Indian classical instrumentation with massive global orchestral themes. Key Cast & Project Overview Director: Nitesh Tiwari (Dangal, Chhichhore) Producer: Namit Malhotra (Prime Focus / DNEG) in association with Sony Pictures Entertainment Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram Sai Pallavi as Sita Yash as Ravana Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman Ravie Dubey as Lakshman Rakul Preet Singh as Shurpanakha Box Office Expectations & Release Schedule With Prime Focus's Oscar-winning visual effects studio DNEG backing the CGI, Ramayana is engineered to set unprecedented records at the Indian and international box office. Film Title: Ramayana: Part 1 Genre: Epic Mythological / Action / Drama Theatrical Release: Diwali 2026 (Part 1) / Diwali 2027 (Part 2) Languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam & International Dubs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Q: When is Ramayana Part 1 releasing in theatres?A: Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled for a grand worldwide theatrical release during Diwali 2026, followed by Part 2 on Diwali 2027. Q: Who plays Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana?A: Rocking Star Yash plays the role of Asura King Ravana in Nitesh Tiwari's two-part cinematic adaptation. Q: Who composed the music and background score for the Ramayana movie?A: The soundtrack and score are jointly composed by Oscar winners Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman, featuring sitar music by Rishab Rikhiram Sharma. Q: Which studio is handling the VFX for Ramayana?A: The visual effects and CGI are powered by the Oscar-winning studio DNEG in collaboration with Prime Focus Studios.