Cinemas downing shutters again
The Hindu
Steep fall in occupancy and high operation costs triggered by COVID-19 protocols cited as reasons
It’s curtains again for the cinemas following a spurt in the COVID-19 cases, and the latest to join the list of theatres to suspend shows is Durga Mahal in the Patamata area in the city. Annapoorna and Sakuntala too have dropped curtains earlier citing a similar reason. A steep fall in occupancy is one of the main reasons that is forcing the theatre owners to suspend the shows. “It is a huge financial burden to run the show. We need to pay salaries and taxes. On top of it, we have to adhere to the COVID-19 protocols, and ensure only 50% occupancy and sanitise the premises at regular intervals,” they say.
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