Tamil Nadu allows 6 daily shows for new releases; theatre owners call it ‘Deepavali gift’

Published 04 Nov 2026, 14:50 IST

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Theatres in Tamil Nadu welcomed a government order that permits up to six daily screenings of new releases, starting as early as 6 am, which owners described as a ‘Deepavali gift’. According to reports, the move was prompted after owners raised operational difficulties with the chief minister, who then issued the order. The decision is expected to boost opening‑day collections, and filmmakers such as the makers of Nayanthara’s ‘Mookuthi Amman 2’ thanked the chief minister for the change.

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TN govt's decision to permit screenings from 6 am is expected to improve opening-day collections

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The National Herald Center-Left The Associated Journals Ltd. Current article 04 Nov 2026, 14:50 IST

Tamil Nadu allows 6 daily shows for new releases; theatre owners call it ‘Deepavali gift’

TN govt's decision to permit screenings from 6 am is expected to improve opening-day collections

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Deccan Chronicle Center Deccan Chronicle Holdings 04 Nov 2026, 15:05 IST

TN Theatre Owners Hail Govt Move To Allow Six Shows A Day For New Releases As 'Deepavali Gift'

"We placed these operational difficulties before the Chief Minister ( C Joseph Vijay), who immediately issued orders allowing early morning 6 am screenings," he added.

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