Draft a Concession Scheme for Single-Screen Cinemas – Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar

Mumbai : Cultural Affairs Minister Adv. Ashish Shelar has directed officials to draft a concession scheme for single-screen cinemas to promote Marathi films.

A meeting was held at the state ministry to address issues raised by artists, producers, and directors from the Marathi film industry, particularly concerning single-screen theaters.

Maharashtra has over 1,200 single-screen theaters, but only 475 are currently operational. Minister Shelar instructed officials to gather data on the status of the remaining theaters and explore ways to reopen them exclusively for Marathi films. He also emphasized the need for a dedicated concession scheme to support these cinemas.