Multiplexes are excited as Tenet is off to a good start in India

Big films like Tenet will increase occupancy and garner footfalls, and would further provide a great out of home experience, said Gautam Dutta, CEO, PVR Cinemas.

Maryam Farooqui

December 04, 2020 / 20:32 IST

Tenet released in India on Dedember 4

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While Christopher Nolan’s Tenet has opened to mixed reviews, the much-awaited Hollywood venture is keeping the cash registers ringing.

The film, which released in theatres on December 4, is off to a good start, according to early box office numbers.

The film, which sold 25,000 tickets in advance bookings, is seeing collections of over a crore at the box office.

The traction for the sci-fi venture is highest in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

One of the largest multiplex operator PVR is premiering the film in 85 percent of its screens.

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