Sunit Jangir

Sunit Jangir

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As a Senior Editor at Sacnilk, Sunit Jangir leads our coverage on Indian cinema, box office analytics, and global entertainment trends. Passionate about Cricket, Sunit Jangir is an avid sports lover. He finds inspiration in other people's life stories and try to absorb them. Though introvert by nature, he doesn't feel shy when the topic is cinema and sports, particularly cricket.

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ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final Sets Viewership Record On Television and Disney Plus Hotstar
929 days ago
India

ICC ODI World Cup 2023 Final Sets Viewership Record On Television and Disney Plus Hotstar

Mumbai, November 23 - The final of ICC ODI World Cup 2023 between host India and Australia broke viewership records on television and digitally.## Jay Shah, honorary secretary of BCCI and president of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) announced via X/Twitter that the final match was watched by 30 crore fans which is an all-time record for any kind of event on Indian television. ## The peak concurrency on television during the final reached a staggering 13 crores which is also the highest ever. Meanwhile, Disney Plus Hotstar also recorded a peak concurrency viewership of 5.9 crores which is the highest ever in the world on any streaming platform. ## Disney+Hotstar had earlier breached the peak concurrency viewership of 4 crores, 4.50 crore, and 5 crore during the tournament and it nearly touched 6 crores in the final. Disney streamed the tournament free for mobile users which hugely benefitted it. ## The World Cup 2023 proved a historic sporting event which saw over 12.50 lakh people attending it in the stadium, the highest ever for an ICC tournament. ## A staggering 30 Crore fans watched the @cricketworldcup 2023 Final on TV making it the most watched event of any kind in Indian television history. Peak TV Concurrency also reached a historic high of 13 Crore (peak digital concurrency was 5.9 Crore, also a world record).We are… pic.twitter.com/v5YCp0l04D— Jay Shah (@JayShah) November 23, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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IMAX Reveals Box Office Collection of 'Jawan', 'Pathaan, 'Oppenheimer' And Other Movies of 2023 In India
935 days ago
India

IMAX Reveals Box Office Collection of 'Jawan', 'Pathaan, 'Oppenheimer' And Other Movies of 2023 In India

Mumbai, November 17 - The growing interest among Indian movie audiences has resulted in record-breaking revenue for IMAX in 2023. The large-format immersive cinematic experience, IMAX has exceeded its 2022 box office success in this movie-loving nation by a good margin and set a new revenue record. ## IMAX announced that in 2023, all the IMAX films so far have grossed around $20 million (166 crores) in India, as compared to $18.5 million in 2022. Christopher Nolan's atom bomb movie "Oppenheimer" was easily the most profitable as IMAX announced it grossed around 50 crores in India. ## In 2023, the Indian filmmakers have also tried their luck in IMAX and have a success. Shah Rukh Khan's "Pathaan" and "Jawan" have been the most successful Indian movies for IMAX. It is learned that the action thriller "Jawan" grossed approx. 13 crores while spy actioner "Pathaan" generated around 12 crores in IMAX. ## IMAX has increased its screen count in India to operational 26 screens in 2023 from 22 screens in 2022. As a result, a total of 39 films were released on IMAX in 2023, including 6 Indian films while in 2022, a total of 34 films were released in this format in India. ## The company is also looking at standalone IMAX properties across the country while the average ticket price ranges around ₹360-370, a senior executive said. “The strong Hollywood line-up has played a big role in our business this year but from a local Indian perspective too, we're asked for movies to be released in the IMAX format on an everyday basis and we try and accommodate all those that we can", Preetham Daniel, vice-president APAC (Asia Pacific), theatre development, IMAX Corp., told Mint. ## Among the other films, released in IMAX this year, "Mission Impossible 7" grossed over 10 crores, followed by "Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3" with approx. 7.80 crores, "Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse" with approx. 6.75 crores. Thalapathy Vijay's "Leo" also has good success with approx. 5.50 crores in IMAX, while Mani Ratnam's "Ponniyin Selvan - 2" minted around 3.50 crores gross. The next Indian release in IMAX release is Prabhas-fronted "Salaar" which is expected to do good business. ## Stay tuned...

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69th National Film Awards: Full List of Winners
1020 days ago
India

69th National Film Awards: Full List of Winners

New Delhi, August 24 - The winners of the 69th National Film Awards have been announced today (August 24) during a press conference by the Jury at the National Media Center, New Delhi. This year's National Award will be bestowed upon the best Indian movies and artists of 2021. ## Last year, during the 68th National Film Awards, Ajay Devgn and Suriya won Best Actors for "Tanhaji - The Unsung Warrior" and "Soororai Pottru", respectively. The Best Actress award was won by Aparna Balamurali, the co-star of Suriya in Soororai Pottru movie.## This year, Telugu superstar Allu Arjun created history by becoming the first ever actor from Telugu cinema to win the Best Actor National award for "Pushpa - The Rise". Alia Bhatt and Kriti Sanon jointly won the Best Actress award for "Gangubai Kathiawadi" and "Mimi", respectively.## Check out the full list of award winners of the 69th National Award - ## Best Feature Film - Rocketry## Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment - RRR## Best Actor - Allu Arjun (Pushpa)## Best Actress - Alia Bhatt (Gangubai Kathiawadi) and Kriti Sanon (Mimi)## Best Director - Nikhil Mahajan (Godavari)## Best Supporting Actor - Pankaj Tripathi (Mimi)## Best Supporting Actress - Pallavi Joshi (The Kashmir Files)## Best Screenplay (Original) - Nayattu## Best Screenplay (Adapted) - Gangubai Kathiawadi## Best Dailogue Writer - Utkarshini Vashishtha & Prakash Kapadia (Gangubai Kathiawadi)## Best Female Playback Singer - Shreya Ghoshal (Iravin Nizhal) ## Best Male Playback Singer - Kaala Bhairava (RRR)## Best Lyrics - Chandrabose, Konda Polam's Dham Dham Dham## Best Audiography (Location Sound Recordist) - Arun Asok & Sonu K P (Chavittu)## Best Audiography (Sound Designer) - Aneesh Basu (Jhilli)## Best Music Direction - Devi Sri Prasad (Pushpa The Rise)## Best Music Direction (Background Music) - MM Keeravaani (RRR)## Best Audiography (Re-recordist of the final mixed track) - Sinoy Joseph (Sardar Udham)## Best Cinematography - Avik Mukhopadhayay (Sardar Udham)## Best Costume Design - Veera Kapur Ee (Sardar Udham)## Best Special Effects - Srinivas Mohan (RRR)## Best Production Design - Sardar Udham## Best Choreography - Prem Rakshith (RRR)## Best Editing - Gangubai Kathiawadi## Best Make-up - Gangubai Kathiawadi## Best Stunt Choreography - RRR## Special Jury Award - Shershaah## Indira Gandhi Award for Best Debut Film of a Director - Meppadiyan, Vishnu Mohan## Best Hindi Film - Sardar Udham## Best Kannada Film - 777 Charlie## Best Malayalam Film - Home## Best Gujarati Film - Chhello Show## Best Tamil Film - Kadaisi Vivasayi## Best Telugu Film - Uppena## Best Haryanvi Film - ## Best Maithili Film Samanantar## Best Mishing Film - Boomba Ride## Best Meiteilon Film – Eikhoigi Yum## Best Odiya Film – Pratikshya## Best Dimasa Film - ## Best Tulu Film - ## Best Marathi Film - Ekda Kaay Zala## Best Bengali Film - Kalkokkho## Best Assamese Film - Anur## Best Child Artist - Bhavin Rabari (Chhello Show)## Best Children's Film - Gandhi and Co## Best Film on Environment Conservation/Preservation - Aavasavyuham## Best Film on Social Issue - Anunaad-The Resonance## Stay tuned...

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India Wins Two Historic Oscars At The 95th Academy Awards
1184 days ago
India

India Wins Two Historic Oscars At The 95th Academy Awards

Los Angeles, March 13 - India has scripted history at the 95th Academy Awards. Kartiki Gonsalves-directed The Elephant Whisperers grabbed the Best Short Documentary Film Oscar, becoming the first-ever Oscar win for an Indian production. ## Produced by Guneet Monga and Achin Jain of Sikhya Entertainment, "The Elephant Whisperers" revolves around a family who adopts two orphan baby elephants in Tamil Nadu's Mudumalai Tiger Reserve. The documentary depicts an unbreakable bond between two abandoned elephants and their caretakers. ## Monga took to Twitter to express her delight in winning her second Oscar after "Period. End of Sentence" (US Production). ## We just win the first ever Oscar for an Indian Production! Two women did this! I am still shivering ♥️🐘♥️🐘♥️— Guneet Monga (@guneetm) March 13, 2023 ## The second Oscar for India came as no surprise. The dance anthem of 2022, Naatu Naatu from SS Rajamouli's global sensation RRR scored a win in the Best Original Song at Oscars 2023. It is the first-ever Indian feature film to bring Oscar to any category. ## The win went to veteran composer M.M. Keeravani, who co-wrote all the songs for the film as well as its score, and lyricist Chandrabose. Earlier, a highly energized song-and-dance performance of "Naatu Naatu" was performed live at the Oscars 2023 stage and it got a standing ovation from attendees.## We’re blessed that #RRRMovie is the first feature film to bring INDIA's first ever #Oscar in the Best Song Category with #NaatuNaatu! 💪🏻No words can describe this surreal moment. 🙏🏻Dedicating this to all our amazing fans across the world. THANK YOU!! ❤️❤️❤️ JAI HIND!🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/9g5izBCUks— RRR Movie (@RRRMovie) March 13, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Three Indian Titles Score Nominations At 95th Academy Awards
1232 days ago
India

Three Indian Titles Score Nominations At 95th Academy Awards

Mumbai, January 24 - The nominations for the 95th Academy Awards have been announced and it brings a lot of cheers to India with three nominations. The winners will be announced on March 12, 2023.## 'Naatu Naatu' song from SS Rajamouli's "RRR" has been nominated in the Best Original Song category, becoming the first-ever Indian song to get Oscar nominations. It was an easy pick and was also predicated by every major Hollywood website and newspaper. ## This year's Original Song nominees are music to our ears. #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/peKQmFD9Uh— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 24, 2023 ## "The Elephant Whisperers", directed by Kartiki Gonsalves, has scored a nomination at the 95th Academy Awards in the Best Documentary Short Film category. Just like 'Naatu Naatu', "The Elephant Whisperers" was also a sure-shot nomination and is the front-runner to win the Oscars. ## Truth-seeking on a shorter timeline. Presenting the nominees for Documentary Short Subject… #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/kM3sDkoC5R— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 24, 2023 ## The third Indian title to get the Oscars 2023 nomination is "All That Breathes" which has been nominated in the Best Documentary Feature Film category. The film revolves around the lives of brothers Mohammad Saud and Nadeem Shehzad, who rescue and deal with injured birds, particularly black kites.## True story - your Documentary Feature nominees are... #Oscars #Oscars95 pic.twitter.com/NHf86Hskqw— The Academy (@TheAcademy) January 24, 2023 ## Stay tuned...

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Indian Government Aims To Open 1 Lakh Cinema Halls Across India
1281 days ago
India

Indian Government Aims To Open 1 Lakh Cinema Halls Across India

Mumbai, December 6 - The lack of cinema halls in India could end as the government of India is launching a scheme to open over 100K theatres in the country. State-run CSC e-Governance Services will open 10,000 cinema halls in rural areas by the end of 2024 in collaboration with October Cinemas, according to NDTV.## The opening of theaters in rural areas is part of an agreement signed between CSC, an SPV under the Ministry of Electronics and IT, and October Cinemas. The agreement has been signed with an aim to open around 1 lakh small movie theatres, each having a seating capacity of 100-200 seats. ## "The concept of cinema halls in villages is still new. The aim is to start small cinema halls with around 100 seats. CSC cinema halls will open new avenues for our VLEs (Village-Level Entrepreneurs)", CSC Managing Director Sanjay Kumar Rakesh said.## "Entertainment sector is booming in India and our VLEs will help in the growth of the sector in rural and semi-urban areas. CSC cinema halls, which will also work as a commercial hub, will make our services more accessible to the people in rural areas", he added.## Punit Desai, Managing Director of October Cinemas said that an investment of around ₹ 15 lakh is needed to run these cinema halls which will have video parlour cinema licenses. Under the memorandum of understanding, CSC (Common Service Centre) plans to open 1,500 cinema halls by the end of 2023 which will also act as a hub of various CSC activities in rural areas.## "We are launching CSC Rural Cinema for the entertainment of villagers in remote areas. India is the world's largest entertainment market in terms of movie consumption. Our venture will have features to control the piracy of films. We have already got over 5,000 express of interest requests from VLEs. We hope to make around 10,000 cinema halls operational in rural areas by the end of 2024", Punit Desai said.## Stay tuned...

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Odia Language Biographical Drama 'Daman' Becomes Highest-Rated Indian Film On IMDb
1303 days ago
India

Odia Language Biographical Drama 'Daman' Becomes Highest-Rated Indian Film On IMDb

Bhubaneswar, November 14 - Odia biographical social drama film, Daman, which was released on November 4, has been receiving a rousing reception throughout and outside Odisha state with packed houses in theatres and multiplexes in all major towns and cities. ## The film, which stars Odia superstar Babushaan in the leading role, was released in a few areas but after the massive demand across the state and other cities, the screening of the film has been increased and it continues to get more screens with each passing day. ## Meanwhile, "Daman" has taken the IMDb ratings by storm and become the highest-rated Indian film on the portal. The movie currently has 9.7 ratings out of 10 from 6.2K users, at the time of writing this. This is the highest rating for an Indian film. It is running with houseful shows and breathed a new lease of life into the Ollywood industry.## Directed by Debi Prasad Lenka and Vishal Mourya, "Daman" portrays a doctor's relentless fight against superstitions and struggle to make tribal people aware of facts about Malaria. ## The movie is based on real life accounts of Dr. Omkar Hota, who saved hundreds of lives in Malkangiri on his real life mission in between 2015 and 2018. Displaying an extraordinary act of humanity, Dr. Hota carried a pregnant woman, Subhama Marse in a cot for 10 km to the nearest Public Health Centre (PHC) in Malkangiri.## Stay tuned...

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A Music Lebal Owing KGF Rights Files A Case Against Politician Rahul Gandhi And Others
1312 days ago
India

A Music Lebal Owing KGF Rights Files A Case Against Politician Rahul Gandhi And Others

Bengaluru, November 5 - The makers of the Yash-fronted "KGF" franchise have filed a case against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi, Supriya Srinate, and Jairam Ramesh for using KGF songs in their Bharat Jodo Yatra without getting permission, according to India Today report. ## The case has been filed by MRT Music, a Bengaluru-based music label, which owns the music rights to this blockbuster franchise. ## The Congress members have been accused of copyright infringement and in its complaint, the music company said it invested huge sums of money to acquire the rights of the songs of the South Indian super-hit film KGF 2 in Hindi.## According to MRT Music, the Congress has picked up songs from the movie without seeking its permission and has used them to create marketing videos for the Bharat Jodo Yatra featuring Rahul Gandhi. 'Ranadheera' song from the 2nd part of Yash starter was used along with Rahul Gandhi's visuals.## An FIR has been registered against the party, in general, and the three Congress leaders, in particular, under sections 403 (dishonest misappropriation of property), 465 (punishment for forgery), 120 (concealing design to commit an offense punishable with impris­onment) and 34 (common intention) of the IPC, Section 66 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 and under Section 63 of the Copyrights Act, 1957.## आओ, तुम्हें 'सपनों के भारत' की ओर लेकर चलें...#BharatJodoYatra pic.twitter.com/4sZinLl8sS— Congress (@INCIndia) October 11, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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India's First Ever National Cinema Day Turns Into Wave At The Ticket Window
1355 days ago
India

India's First Ever National Cinema Day Turns Into Wave At The Ticket Window

Mumbai, September 23 - The Indian film industry is celebrating India's first ever National Cinema Day today, and it couldn't have asked for a better response than seeing the Housefull boards outside theaters across the nation. ## India is known as the country of festivals and it seems, we have a new addition to our multi-religion festivals in the form of National Cinema Day. ## Intended as a "Thank You" gesture toward the Indian cinema-loving audience, the Multiplex Association of India (MAI) declared September 23, 2022, as India's first ever NCD on which, the ticket prices have been kept as low as Rs. 75 for all the movies releasing on over 4000 out of total 11000 screens nationwide.## MAI has been expecting over 3 million footfalls on NCD and looking at the response, it will achieve the target. Director Ayan Mukerji's "Brahmastra" is the biggest film today and it sold over 11 lakh tickets in advance for the day, followed by "Chup", and "Avatar" re-release. ## Meanwhile, the thing to notice today is that not only Rs. 75 shows are selling out, but also the regular shows with Rs. 300/ticket i.e IMAX, are also getting sold out along with special shows arranged at midnight i.e. 12 AM and 1 AM. ## Such a response hasn't been seen in many years in Indian cinema. It is fair to say that National Cinema Day has turned into a festival wave in India, and it will give immense joy to theaters across the country.## At the start, it was only #NationalCinemaDay and now it becomes a festival on 23rd Sep 2022.🔥First, INR 75 shows sold out✅and then, regular shows (around INR 300 tickets) sold out✅🔥And then, especial shows (12AM,1AM) shows sold out✅🔥🔥#Brahmastra #Chup #Avatar— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) September 23, 2022 ## Stay tuned...

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The Joy of Movie-Viewing In Cinema Halls Returns To Jammu And Kashmir
1357 days ago
India

The Joy of Movie-Viewing In Cinema Halls Returns To Jammu And Kashmir

Srinagar, September 21 - For the first time in nearly 30 years, the movie-going experience returns to Kashmir as multiple theaters have been inaugurated by Lt governor Manoj Sinha. The government of India is adamant to open theaters in every district of J&K as a part of the socio-economic revolution in the valley.## While inaugurating the 520-seater multiplex theatre in Srinagar, Sinha said land has been identified for developing a film city in the Union Territory (UT). It is Kashmir's first INOX multiplex with a total capacity of 520 persons.## Congratulating the people, Vijay Dhar, owner of the multiplex and INOX Group on the occasion, the Lt Governor said that a major socio-economic revolution is sweeping through J&K in the last 3 years and it is a reflection of a new dawn of hope, dreams, confidence, and aspirations of people, he added.## A couple of days ago, Sinha inaugurated multipurpose cinema halls in the South Kashmir districts of Shopian and Pulwama. Films like "RRR" and "Bhaag Mikha Bhaag" were shown to the people, including students of their respective districts. It was their first-time movie-watching experience in theaters and the joy of it was clearly visible on their faces. ## The Lt Governor observed that the opening of multipurpose cinema halls in Shopian, Pulwama, and the first-ever multiplex cinema hall in Srinagar marks the revival of cinema culture in the Kashmir Valley after three decades.## "Culture is a way of life and cinema being the powerful medium of sharing thoughts and ideas reflects societal values and change. Cinema brings people together. Apart from entertainment, it gives hopes, dreams, and inspiration to youth to pursue their dreams till they realize it", he said.## "Young generations have a strong urge to see a better society, to learn about other cultures, to become part of an interdependent world. And, it is the responsibility of the administration to provide them opportunities and support. The new cinema halls and ongoing film shootings will renew the beautiful bond between Jammu Kashmir and the Indian film industry.## "New film policy has been rolled out with special provisions and incentives for encouraging local youth to take up the film as a career. We are in talks with various stakeholders and have identified the land for developing Film City in the UT and the facility will come up in the UT soon", Sinha added.## Siddharth Jain, Executive Director, INOX Group, while speaking on the occasion, said that the launch of the new multiplex theatre in Kashmir will make the region to be a part of the country's creative economy and contribute to strengthening the soft power of the country.## The 3-screen INOX multiplex will be opened next week with Hrithik Roshan and Saif Ali Khan-fronted "Vikram Vedha" and Mani Ratnam's mega movie "PS1", which are scheduled to release on September 30. ## Stay tuned...

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MAI President Says Over 4000 Screens Will Participate In India's First Ever National Cinema Day
1359 days ago
India

MAI President Says Over 4000 Screens Will Participate In India's First Ever National Cinema Day

Mumbai, September 19 - The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) is expecting massive footfalls on India's first-ever National Cinema Day, scheduled this Friday, September 23. The association said that over 4000 screens - multiplex and single, across India will participate in NCD. ## An initiative of the MIA, the National Cinema Day will give the opportunity to the patrons to pay just Rs 75 per ticket and walk into any cinema of their choice to watch the movie along with other "special surprises" lined up for them. ## MAI President Kamal Gianchandani, who is also the CEO of PVR Pictures Ltd, said that participating cinema chains/screens include PVR, INOX, Cinepolis, Carnival, Miraj, City Pride, Asian, Mukta A2, Movietime, Wave, M2K, Delite, and even some single-screen operators, all over India.## "On average, there are 400 seats per auditorium, which makes around four million seats available in the country for filmgoers. From this, nearly 16,000 seats shall participate in the NCD", Gianchandani told IANS.## Along with the new films releasing on the day, some of the major films likely to be exhibited during the NCD, include KGF: Chapter 2, RRR, Vikram, Bhool Bhulaiya 2, or Hollywood big films like Doctor Strange, and Top Gun: Maverick. These are some of the globally appreciated films both critically and commercially and movie lovers can enjoy them on the big screen again on Sep. 23.## "The multiplexes may also make their own special offers, for people of all age groups, exclusions to welcome the people to the cinemas that day, but we can't reveal the details now", said Gianchandani.## He said that the NCD is intended to be a Thank You to the filmgoers who made it happen by returning to the cinemas after the two years of Coronavirus Pandemic closure, and a warm invitation to those who have still not made it to the local neighborhood movie-halls yet.## Gianchandani said the first quarter of the current fiscal notched up an impressive recovery for cinema operators in India after the covid-19 pandemic, and the NCD - which shall become an annual feature - will be a step forward in the direction.## Stay tuned...

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Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Inaugurates Multipurpose Cinema Halls In The South Kashmir
1360 days ago
India

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Inaugurates Multipurpose Cinema Halls In The South Kashmir

Pulwama, September 18 - Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated multipurpose cinema halls in the South Kashmir districts of Shopian and Pulwama, on Sunday and has assured that every district of Jammu and Kashmir will get cinema halls soon. ## The official handle of The Office of Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir made the announcement on Twitter. The tweet read, "A historic day for J&K UT! Inaugurated Multipurpose Cinema Halls at Pulwama and Shopian. It offers facilities ranging from movie screening, infotainment and skilling of youth".## On the first day, films like "RRR" and "Bhaag Mikha Bhaag" were shown to the audiences. "We will build such multipurpose cinema halls in every district of Jammu and Kashmir soon. Today, I dedicate such cinema halls to the youth of Pulwama and Shopian", Sinha said and added, "This is an initiative taken by the Mission Youth under (secretary) Shahid Iqbal Choudhary".## pic.twitter.com/f9SiYlgqv2— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) September 18, 2022 ## Kashmir's first INOX multiplex in Srinagar's Somwar area having three movie theatres with a total capacity of 520 persons will also be open to the public from next week, according to Mint.## Up until the late 1980s, the Valley was home to almost a dozen independent movie theatres, but they were forced to close their doors after receiving threats from two militant outfits. Although authorities tried reopening several of the theatres in the late 1990s, militants foiled those efforts by attacking the Regal Cinema in Lal Chowk with a devastating grenade in September 1999.## Stay tuned...

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