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This is an archive article published on January 14, 2021
Master screening: Police book case against theatre for violating COVID-19 norms
The theatre reportedly allowed more viewers to watch the first big-ticket release since the coronavirus-induced lockdown kicked in last year.
Vijay in Master.
After people thronged cinemas for popular Tamil actor Vijay starrer Master, police on Wednesday booked a case against a theatre here for allegedly violating the state government order on permitting only 50 per cent occupancy during the screening of films due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The popular theatre in the city was one among the many in Tamil Nadu where the movie was released coinciding with the Pongal harvest festival and is said to have enjoyed a good opening on its first day.
The incident came to light when videos of the crowds went viral on social media. The MGR Nagar police, who registered a case against the theatre management, said a penalty of Rs 5,000 was levied.
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