The decision affected Bollywood’s business strongly and even the multiplexes
that enjoyed a massive footfall for most movies before the lockdown. Today, the Multiplex Association of India finally submitted a tightly sealed plan which is made keeping in mind all the precautions and safety measures that need to be followed when the cinema halls will reopen
The entire country is currently going through the fourth phase of the lockdown. With each passing day though there are positive changes that are coming to the forefront in regard to things heading towards becoming normal, yet there are many sectors that are far from the light at the end of the tunnel.
Amidst several other things, one important outing that came to a standstill for cinema lovers was the shutting down of theatres which was the first thing that was put on hold when the spread of the coronavirus was heading to its peak in March 2020.
The plan will be put in place for the first two months after the theatres open and will later be reviewed. This document has been submitted to the Information and Broadcasting Ministry and various state governments.
The changes include deep cleaning and sanitization of all areas in and around the hall at regular intervals. Moviegoers will be persuaded to keep the contact with the staff as minimal as possible with e-tickets and e-orders for food and drinks being in place.
Not just that, use of body temperature detectors, sanitizers and masks will become a regular part of the drill every time you’ll step into a cinema hall. Wearing a mask will be made compulsory while watching a movie. Apart from this, while the staff of the cinema hall will only be allowed after grilling health check-ups, the viewers who will come to watch a film will be placed separately inside the hall.
According to the report, families and couples will be able to sit together, however, a seat adjacent to them will be left empty. Keep watching this space for all the updates from the entertainment world.
