Theatres in Kerala to reopen on Jan 13; govt. exempts entertainment tax till March

After remaining shut for months due to the COVID-19 induced lockdown, theatres in Kerala will reopen on January 13, Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce officials have said.

The decision to reopen the theatres was taken at a meeting of the Kerala Film Chamber of Commerce officials here, after the state government decided to address the KFCC's main demands and concerns.

The first film that will release would be Master starring Tamil film star Vijay.

Earlier in the day, the Kerala government announced that it has decided to waive entertainment tax for cinemas from January to March 2021 along with 50 per cent reduction in the fixed charges on electricity during the lockdown period since March last year to help the film industry in the state.

Kerala Film Chamber officials said that the government has addressed all their concerns and they were grateful to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan for the special interest he took in the matter.