Recently it was announced that the Rajkummar Rao – Janhvi Kapoor starrer Roohi would be hitting screens in March. This coupled with the fact that the government has permitted 100% occupancy in theatres has ensured that business will resume as normal. Reacting to the release of the Hardik Mehta directorial, Roohi, theatre heads of nation-wide multiplex chains expressed their optimism.
Mr. Alok Tandon, Chief Executive Officer, Inox leisure LTD, “The Indian movie goers are extremely passionate about enjoying brand new and high quality content on the giant screen, which has been the norm since decades. We are glad that Jio Studios and Maddock Films are reinstating this belief, which augurs well for the entire film ecosystem in our country.”
“We appreciate Jio Studios and Maddock Films who reposed their faith in the Big Screen and waited patiently to release their much awaited entertainment extravaganza like Roohi at the cinemas. We expect the movie to draw all segments of audiences to the theatres due to its strong content and popular genre”, Kamal Gianchandani, CEO, PVR Pictures
Mr Devang Sampat, CEO, Cinepolis, “The wait is over! We welcome audiences back to the magic of the silver screens with an entertainment extravaganza like Roohi. We greatly appreciate Jio Studios and Maddock Films who have continued to invest faith in the big screen experience & release their much awaited film in cinemas.”
Mr PV Sunil, MD, Carnival Cinemas "It is an exciting time as theatres have been allowed 100% occupancy after nearly a year. A film like Roohi comes as a huge encouragement not only for exhibitors but also for cine-goers who were waiting to rekindle their romance with the silver screen and watch a ' paisa vassol' entertainer. We are happy with the positive move of Jio Studios and Maddock Films of bringing their fabulous film to the big screen."
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