Cinema halls set to reopen from October 15

Theatres and movie halls are set to reopen on October 15, after being closed for almost seven months since the lockdown was imposed amidst Covid 19. The government has issued Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) which need to be strictly followed by all cinema halls and multiplexes.

In new Unlock 5 guidelines, cinemas and multiplexes are allowed to open from October 15 with 50% capacity. They have to strictly follow the safety guidelines and SOPs released by the government.

Vadodara theatres are also all set to reopen after being closed for months.

INOX today announced that it is all set to welcome back its beloved audiences from 15th October. It will resume its operations in accordance with the State notifications, which allow the implementation of Unlock 5 guidelines with effect from l5th Oct along as per the prescribed SOPs.

The major highlights of the SOPs implemented are as under:

• Auditorium occupancy will not be more than 50%
• Adjacent seats on either side will be left vacant
• Floor markers will be placed at Box Office and Food counters
• Digital modes of transactions will be encouraged
• Availability of PPE kits for purchase
• Thermal Screening will be carried out at the entrance
• Guests with symptoms will not be allowed
• E-tickets and contactless QR based entry
• Show timing, intermissions, and exits will be staggered
• Guests will be encouraged to maintain a 6-feet distance from other families and groups at all times
• Seat disinfection & sanitization after every show
• Public awareness video will be played
• Contactless sanitizer dispensers will be placed at the entrance and in lobbies
• E-bills and disposable packaging for F&B
• Enhanced air-filtration systems
• Designated bins for masks, gloves, etc
• Guests will be encouraged to use the Aarogya Setu app

INOX will also be introducing a slew of measures that would make cinema viewing safe, secure, and comfortable. It visualized the entire cinema journey, identified all the possible physical touchpoints, and ensured that all those touchpoints were sanitized and distancing could be maintained, thereby leaving no room for the possibility of contamination.

There will be a lot of focus on the digital way of life. They will discontinue the use of paper tickets and only eTickets will be issued. The walk-in guests will also make the booking by scanning the QR codes placed near the Box Office. It has also developed a fully loaded all-in-one booking confirmation SMS. This SMS comes with 4 different links, one which allows you to check-in with your QR code. Second, which shows the auditorium’s seat chart and the location of your seat on the seating chart so that you don’t have to enquire with anyone. The third link provides you access to the F&B menu to place your order and the fourth link allows you to download your complete e-ticket with all the details. Food orders can be done by scanning the
QR codes placed at the food counters.