National Cinema Day postponed to 23rd September to safeguard Brahmastra’s collections

Recently, the Multiplex Association of India announced that 16th September will be celebrated as National Cinema Day in the country, which essentially meant that many cinema chains and theatres would be offering movie tickets for Rs. However, it appears that Bollywood fans need to wait a little longer to enjoy a budget-friendly show, as now MAI has reportedly postponed National Cinema Day, intending to safeguard Brahmastra’s collection. According to a recent Bollywood Hungama report, the MAI has postponed National Cinema Day by a week, and now the special day will be celebrated on 23 September. Bollywood Hungama quoted a source as saying, “The MAI has decided to postpone the National Cinema Day by a week. It’ll now be held on Friday, September 23, instead of Friday, September 16.” Opening up about the reason behind this decision, the source said that presently the Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt starrer “is the dominant film” and is “doing great.” Ayan Mukherji’s directorial performed strongly on Monday, this holds the testament “that it’ll do strong business on the second weekend too.” The source added, “Disney, who has released Brahmastra, hence requested the multiplex association to push the celebrations by a week.