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Filmmaker Slams Show Cuts Despite Strong Demand
11 Nov
Summary
- Pyre film shows slashed from 13 daily to one in Haldwani.
- Haldwani ticket sales reportedly surpassed Mumbai's.
- Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Bareilly no longer screen the film.
Filmmaker Vinod Kapri has voiced strong objections to the dwindling theatrical releases of his film, Pyre. He highlighted the situation in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, where daily show counts dramatically decreased from an initial 12-13 to a mere single screening. This reduction occurred despite reports indicating that Haldwani's ticket sales surpassed those in Mumbai.
Kapri noted that several towns, including Nainital, Pithoragarh, and Kotdwar, have completely lost their screenings for Pyre. He advocated for at least one show in these locations and for an increase to two or three shows in cities like Haldwani, emphasizing the audience's clear demand for the film.
The film, released on October 30, 2026, has seen an unusual box office trend. While Delhi led in ticket sales, followed by Dehradun, Haldwani secured third place, outperforming Mumbai. The film's narrative, rooted in Uttarakhand, appears to resonate particularly well with audiences in the region.
