According to producers, major theatres have faced a loss of around Rs110 million, while smaller ones lost around Rs6 million in the last 25 days. “Among the 75 theatres, almost 35 are those that were earning almost Rs7.5 million to Rs8 million for a 15-day spell. The big theatre groups earn an average income which is also Rs3.5 million to Rs4 million in other cities. “It’s not only producers but artists and their families are also suffering due to the indefinite closure of theatre halls. “There are a thousand families that will die if the government does not offer a special package for commercial theatre artists,” she stated.

Source: The Express Tribune April 11, 2020 08:07 UTC