New Delhi: Multiplexes and cinema halls bustled with moviegoers last weekend as the release of four films, ‘Gadar 2’, ‘Jailer’, ‘OMG 2’ and ‘Bhola Shankar’, charted record-breaking footfall of over 2.10 crore people to the theatres across the country.
According to the Producers Guild of India (PGI) and Multiplex Association of India (MAI), the four movies garnered a combined gross box office collection of over Rs 390 crore.
In a statement released Monday, the PGI and MAI also said that it was for the first time in 10 years that more than two crore people had visited various cinema halls last weekend. It was the “busiest single weekend” after the reopening of movie halls since the Covid-19 outbreak, the statement further noted.
Kamal Gianchandani, president of MAI said, “It was a historic weekend, it proves once again that India loves going to the movies to see great films. This weekend is also an undeniable demonstration of cinemas being the ultimate place to be part of a shared experience.”
He congratulated the filmmakers and film studios for delivering “unforgettable storytelling” and helping revive the weekend shows for movies and cinemas.
“The turnout at theatres has infused a new energy in our Industry, audiences are responding in numbers we have not seen for a very long time, even the early morning shows are getting sold out. This weekend has been a wonderful experience for people who love mainstream Indian films,” said Shibasish Sarkar, president, PGI.
Many from the film industry also celebrated the achievement, with some attributing it to the artistic brilliance, unique storytelling and competent production of the directors.
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