First priority will be Marathi films: MNS leader tells multiplex owners

screen Marathi films,” he said, adding, “Leave alone theatres, ticket counters are also not being opened for Marathi cinema.”

Mumbai (ANI): Maharashtra Navnirman Sena leader Ameya Khopkar on Wednesday warned multiplex owners against setting aside the screening of the Marathi films due to the release of Shah Rukh Khan’s ‘Pathaan’, and said that the first priority in the state would be films made in the Mar- athi language.

The MNS leader, however, clarified that the party is not protesting against the film. The remark comes in the wake of protests in parts of the country against the film’s release.

Khopkar said that ‘Pathaan’ should be screened in the state, however, the Marathi films which are due for release or have been making a good run at the box office should also be shown.

“Hindi film

‘Pathaan is releasing across the nation to- day. We do not object to it. Shah Rukh Khan is making a comeback in this film, it should also be screened. But that does not mean that the multiplex owners should not

The MNS leader warned of violent protests if multiplex owners did not screen Marathi films.

“The first priority in Maharashtra should be Marathi films and then films made in other languages. If a Marathi film does not get a place in theatres, then the glasses of those theatres are more expensive, if they break, then it is

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not our responsibility,” he said, adding “You can file a case against us or put us in jail; we are ready. But every time a Marathi film (is slated for release), we have to agitate so that it gets a place in the theatre.”

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