On Monday, the Tamil Nadu Government made a huge decision in the state to allow theatres to open up to full 100% capacity. The decision comes after Actor Vijay and Silambarasan requested the cinema Hall's to open up at full capacity as their movies are scheduled to release during and after pongal celebrations.
Actor Vijay, popularly referred by fans and media as "Thalapathy" had personally met the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu E.K Palaniswami last week to request for relaxation in existing restrictions. Vijay's latest film Master and Silambarasan's Eeswaran are expected to release within the Pongal Holidays.
An order issued by the government read "The sitting capacity of Cinema/Theatres/Multiplexes shall be permitted to increase some existing 0% to 100% by following the Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) issued already. Further, in order to create awareness among the spectators, the precautionary methods for Covid-19 shall also be screened during the show time."
This decision has seen mixed reaction from fans and critics. Though the surge of COVID-19 has seen a decrease in India,it is not over yet and it still exists. People took to Twitter to discuss their views in this decision.
It is indeed a very happy new year to the film industry😀. We whole heartedly thank the state govt. for allowing 100% occupancy in theatres!! Advance happy Pongal wishes with #Master & #Eswaran 🤟🏼
— SR Prabhu (@prabhu_sr) January 4, 2021
Fantastic to see theatres get 100% occupancy permission from the #tamilnadugovt thanks to @EPSTamilNadu @Kadamburrajuofl #MasterFilm #EeswaranPongal . @actorvijay @SilambarasanTR_ great to see cinema industry getting its foothold back .
— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) January 4, 2021
Extremely unwise decision. Hope people are more sensible and stay away. 2.5 hours in a closed room with hundred others at close range is a text book super spreader situation. #covid https://t.co/sLYmKY1LHi
— Sumanth Raman (@sumanthraman) January 4, 2021
Shocked with 100% opening up of theatres in Tamil Nadu. We waited for last 10 months & its a matter few more months until vaccination. I've suffered #COVID & I know how serious it is. 50% capacity was at least fine. Endangering lives of thousands & lakhs of people is not done.
— SG Suryah (@SuryahSG) January 4, 2021
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