National Cinema Day draws 6+ million moviegoers to Indian cinemas

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has claimed that a record number of cinemagoers went to the movies on Friday, October 13, 2023, to celebrate National Cinema Day. More than 4,000 screens participated in the initiative, including cinema chains like PVR Inox, Cinepolis, Miraj, CityPride, Mukta A2, Movie Time, Wave, M2K, MovieMax, Rajhans, NY Cinemas, Delite, and many others.

The second National Cinema Day received a big thumbs up from the cinemagoers across the country, with shows starting as early as 6.00 am. In a release issued, MAI stated that it was a major success in bringing together millions of film fans of all ages to enjoy movies on the big screen. A record number of 6+ million (estimated) moviegoers visited their local cinema to celebrate the National Cinema Day. In every corner, audiences of all ages came together to record an unprecedented demand for movie tickets, and the country’s cinema operators reported house-full shows throughout the day, making October 13 the second highest-attended day of the year 2023.

“National Cinema Day’s success in consecutive years is just another reminder of how much we love going to the movie theatres. The overwhelming response to this initiative reaffirms the timeless and enduring appeal of the theatrical experience. We extend our heartfelt “Thank You” to the millions of movie fans who made this year’s National Cinema Day a massive success,” MAI said in the release.