Chennai: Tamil Nadu CM in a major relief to theatres approving theatre screening regulations, allowing cinemas across the state to screen five shows per day for seven days from the release date of new Tamil films.
In a post on X, the chief minister’s office said, “On 16.05.2026, representatives of the film industry met the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, S. Joseph Vijay, and submitted various requests. One of their key demands was to permit all theatres across Tamil Nadu to screen five shows per day for all films.”
“Under Rule 14-A of the ‘C’ Form licence conditions prescribed in the Tamil Nadu Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 1957, theatres in Tamil Nadu have been permitted to screen four shows per day.” the CMO further said.
The statement read- “All theatres in Tamil Nadu will now be permitted to screen five shows per day for seven days from the release date of newly released Tamil films. Further, theatres will also be allowed to screen five shows per day on local festival days, public holidays, Saturdays, and Sundays,”
The decision came after a discussion between the industry representatives and CM approved amendments to the existing norms.
The revised order also removes the earlier requirement of seeking separate approval from authorities every time theatres wanted to run an additional show.
This step is considered as a major breakthrough for the Tamil film industry, particularly when it comes to commercial blockbusters whose success depends largely on their opening-week performances. Theatre owners would now benefit due to more screenings during weekends and festivals.
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