Kolkata Single-Screen Cinemas Temporarily Halt Shows Amid Bengali Film Shortage

Two prominent single-screen cinemas in Kolkata, Priya and Binodini, temporarily halted shows due to a shortage of new Bengali films required for prime-time screening under state regulations. Priya resumed shows on Friday after a brief closure citing low occupancy and financial losses, while Binodini also reopened following maintenance-related suspension. Theatre owners expressed concern over sustaining operations amid limited Bengali releases, declining single-screen numbers, and competition from multiplexes and OTT platforms.