All movie theatres (EXCEPT those in isolated areas) will reopen from January 1, 2021.
The Prime Minister’s Office said that, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is also the Minister of Cultural Affairs, had instructed the authorities to reopen cinemas in the country, except those in isolated areas.
The authorities are instructed to reopen cinemas and allow them to operate in line with the health guidelines issued to prevent the spread of the Covid-19.
All cinema halls are required to be disinfected before reopening.