{"id":1274728,"date":"2023-10-21T13:42:44","date_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:12:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1274728"},"modified":"2023-10-21T13:43:19","modified_gmt":"2023-10-21T08:13:19","slug":"60-lakh-indians-watched-movies-in-theaters-on-national-cinema-day-is-it-a-new-record-for-movie-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/60-lakh-indians-watched-movies-in-theaters-on-national-cinema-day-is-it-a-new-record-for-movie-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"60 Lakh Indians Watched Movies In Theaters On National Cinema Day! 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Is it A New Record For Movie Industry?\" class=\"wp-image-1274731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_Npg4zFBI6fdA7-rDueFf2A-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_Npg4zFBI6fdA7-rDueFf2A-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_Npg4zFBI6fdA7-rDueFf2A-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/1_Npg4zFBI6fdA7-rDueFf2A.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) is a trade association representing the interests of multiplex cinemas and theatres in India. It serves as a collective voice for multiplex operators in the country.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Cinema Day involved the participation of over 4,000 screens on Friday, including major cinema chains like PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, Miraj, Citypride, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, Moviemax, Rajhans, NY Cinemas, Delite, and others. Tickets were uniformly priced at \u20b999 across all theaters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>MAI Celebrates Record-Breaking Turnout at Indian Multiplex Cinemas<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the MAI, an estimated record-breaking six million moviegoers flocked to their local cinemas to celebrate National Cinema Day. Audiences of all age groups from every corner of the country contributed to an unprecedented demand for movie tickets. Throughout the day, cinema operators reported sold-out shows, making October 13, 2023, the second most attended day of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>National Cinema Day &#8211; Celebrating the Love for Big Screen Cinema<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The MAI emphasized that the success of National Cinema Day serves as a testament to people&#8217;s enduring love for the cinematic experience on the big screen. They expressed their gratitude to the millions of movie fans who made this year&#8217;s National Cinema Day a resounding success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>National Cinema Day is celebrated to promote and celebrate the experience of watching movies in theaters. It aims to attract audiences to cinemas by offering discounted ticket prices and special screenings, thereby fostering a love for the big screen cinematic experience. 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