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Tamil Nadu reinstates 6 AM movie shows as CM C. Joseph Vijay relaxes screening rules ahead of Diwali releases
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:32 AM
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Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has altered exhibition regulations, allowing theatres in Tamil Nadu to resume 6 AM screenings for upcoming Diwali films such as "Scene," "Mookuthi Amman 2" and "Ramayana."
The Tamil Nadu government announced a revision of cinema exhibition rules that will permit theatres to start screenings as early as 6 AM. The change, announced by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, comes just weeks before the festive Diwali period, when several high‑profile films are slated for release.
Industry sources say the move is intended to boost box‑office collections by offering audiences more flexible showtimes, especially for families and working professionals who prefer early morning viewing. The decision also aligns with the release schedule of three anticipated titles: "Scene," "Mookuthi Amman 2" and "Ramayana."
The state’s film‑exhibition board will monitor compliance, ensuring that safety and noise‑control norms are maintained during the early hours. Theatre owners have welcomed the policy shift, citing potential revenue gains during the lucrative Diwali window.
The amendment reflects a broader trend of state governments tweaking cultural‑industry regulations to adapt to changing audience habits and the competitive release calendar surrounding major festivals.
Industry sources say the move is intended to boost box‑office collections by offering audiences more flexible showtimes, especially for families and working professionals who prefer early morning viewing. The decision also aligns with the release schedule of three anticipated titles: "Scene," "Mookuthi Amman 2" and "Ramayana."
The state’s film‑exhibition board will monitor compliance, ensuring that safety and noise‑control norms are maintained during the early hours. Theatre owners have welcomed the policy shift, citing potential revenue gains during the lucrative Diwali window.
The amendment reflects a broader trend of state governments tweaking cultural‑industry regulations to adapt to changing audience habits and the competitive release calendar surrounding major festivals.