Multiplex Association of India: News
25 Sep 2024
Karan JoharHigh ticket price controversy: Multiplex Association slams Karan Johar
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has refuted film producer Karan Johar's recent assertion that a family of four spends approximately ₹10,000 on a single visit to a multiplex.
18 Sep 2024
Box OfficeNational Cinema Day: Watch 'Stree 2,' 'Tumbbad' at just ₹99
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) and cinemas across the country are set to celebrate National Cinema Day on Friday, September 20.
29 Aug 2024
InoxHow did Haasan's 'Indian 2' upset Multiplex Association of India
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has reportedly sent a legal notice to the makers of the Kamal Haasan starrer, Indian 2 for violating OTT guidelines.
21 Sep 2023
BollywoodWant to watch movies for Rs. 99? Here's how
How about you get a chance to watch any movie of your choice, running in the theaters, for Rs. 99 only?
03 Jan 2023
Supreme Court Of IndiaCinema halls can prohibit outside food, beverages: Supreme Court
In a major victory for the owners of cinema halls, the Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that theater operators have the right to regulate cine-goers from bringing outside food and beverages.
13 Sep 2022
BollywoodNational Cinema Day gets postponed; know how 'Brahmastra' was involved
Earlier this month, the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) announced that September 16 would be observed as National Cinema Day.
03 Sep 2022
Brahmastra MovieThis National Cinema Day, watch films at only Rs. 75!
To commemorate National Cinema Day on September 16, several premier cinema chains across the country have decided to woo cinephiles.
07 Sep 2021
MumbaiMultiplex Association of India urges Maharashtra government to reopen theaters
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI), along with leading cinema chains PVR and INOX, on Tuesday urged the Maharashtra government to reopen theaters in the state on an "urgent basis," claiming that the exhibition industry has suffered losses worth Rs. 4,800 crore.
01 Apr 2021
Uddhav ThackerayDon't impose another lockdown: Multiplex Association writes to Maharashtra CM
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI), along with the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), wrote a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray to not impose another lockdown, pointing out that such a decision will be detrimental to the cinema business, retail, and shopping industries.
28 Sep 2020
West BengalUnlock 5.0: Relaxations for tourism sector, cinema halls reopening likely
As the fourth phase of "unlocking" from the coronavirus lockdown nears its end, India awaits the central guidelines for 'Unlock 5.0'.
31 Aug 2020
IndiaMultiplex Association, filmmakers request government to reopen cinema halls
The Multiplex Association of India and several leading film personalities, including Reliance Entertainment's CEO and Bollywood producer Boney Kapoor have requested the central government to consider the reopening of movie theaters.
24 Jan 2020
MumbaiMumbai 24 hours: Malls, multiplexes plan to open 24x7 today
Several malls and multiplexes in Mumbai have decided to stay open 24x7 starting Friday.
25 Jan 2018
HaryanaSchools forced to shut as Padmaavat releases
Protests over Padmaavat reached a violent high as the movie released today. School-buses have been attacked, self-immolation attempts made and rioters clashed with police.
20 Oct 2017
Tamil NaduChennai multiplexes and moviegoers hit hard by double taxation
Cinema halls and moviegoers in Chennai couldn't have had it worse. With GST and the local entertainment tax, the tariff on movie tickets has risen to 53% in some cases.
12 May 2017
KarnatakaMysuru Palace fire damages ticket counter, compound wall
A fire which broke out at an ATM-kiosk inside Mysuru Palace caused damage to parts of the palace's gate, the compound wall near the ticket counter and the counter.
04 May 2017
KarnatakaKarnataka: Petrol dealers to protest on 10th May
The All India Petroleum Owners' Association has called for a protest on 10th May if the government doesn't heed their demand of increasing petrol dealers' profit margins.
