The Multiplex Association of India has confirmed that a record number of cinemagoers went to the movies on October 13 to celebrate National Cinema Day.
The association estimated that more than six million 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 it the second highest-attended day of the year 2023.
More than 4,000 screens participated in the initiative, including cinema chains like PVR Inox, Cinepolis, Miraj, CityPride, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, MovieMax, Rajhans, NY Cinemas, Delite and many others.
The second National Cinema Day received a big thumbs up from the cinemagoers across the country with shows starting as early as 6.00 a.m., it was a major success in bringing together millions of film fans of all ages to enjoy movies on the big screen.
The association said National Cinema Day’s success in consecutive years is just another reminder of how much people love going to the movie theatres. The overwhelming response to this initiative reaffirms the timeless and enduring appeal of the theatrical experience.