Karnataka Govt Allows 100% Seating in Theatres for Four Weeks

A day after restricting seating capacity in cinemas to 50%, the State government on Wednesday responded to the Kannada film industry’s plea and permitted 100% occupancy for four weeks.

There is a rider, though — the decision will be revoked if COVID-19 cases go up because of protocol violations.

Announcing the decision after a meeting with members and the chairman of the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce, and representatives of the Kannada film industry, Health and Medical Education Minister K. Sudhakar said though the decision was against the recommendations of the Technical Advisory Committee, it was taken considering the hardships faced by artistes, producers, and other workers.