Mollywood reels under COVID impact
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Second wave of pandemic delays release of 100 films, renders many jobless
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Second wave of pandemic delays release of 100 films, renders many jobless
Mollywood is staring at its worst crisis ever as the second wave of COVID-19 has delayed the release of more than 100 films and dealt a blow to the job prospects of hundreds in the multi-crore industry.
Estimates by the Kerala Film Producers Association (KFPA) say about ₹600 crore is at stake as the worsening pandemic crisis is likely to further delay the release of the movies. “These include big budget films such as
It’s curtains down for screens amidst rising pandemic fear
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The resurgent pandemic has once again cast a dark shadow over the economic revival of the Malayalam film industry.
Nearly 60% of the 720 screens across the State started downing its shutters from Monday onwards in view of the fresh curbs imposed by the authorities and the lack of new releases following the worsening COVID-19 situation, according to the estimates by the Film Exhibitors’ United Organisation of Kerala (FEUOK).
“With second shows off the air in view of the new restrictions, the collections have been hit badly. A few theatres in the city limits may run a show or two for a few more days while the rest would have no other option but to stop screening,” said K. Vijayakumar, president of FEUOK.
Cinemas reopen to good audience response
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Theatres come alive with Vijay’s Master
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People watching Vijay-starrer Master in a cinema hall in Kollam city when theatres across the State reopened on Wednesday.
Theatres come alive with Vijay’s Master
About 90% of the cinemas in the State reopened on Wednesday as Tamil superstar Vijay’s
Master brought hundreds of movie-goers back to the theatres that had remained shut for over nearly nine months owing to the pandemic crisis.
The die-hard fans of the actor whistled and cheered as the opening credits of the much-awaited film started rolling. Long queues of film buffs wearing masks were seen outside the cinemas even though the government had permitted only 50% occupancy for a show.