Single Screen Theatres Face Existential Crisis

Single screen theatres, which used to be very popular, are now struggling to stay open.

They can't compete with big multiplexes that have many screens.

The owners say they don't get help from the government, like tax breaks or lower electricity bills.

Tickets are getting more expensive, and many people who used to go to these theatres can't afford them anymore.

Some owners are keeping their theatres open because it's a family tradition, even though they're not making much money.

A long time ago, there were thousands of these theatres, but now there are only about half left.

Some have even been turned into shopping malls.

The owners are asking the government and movie makers to help them so they can keep their theatres open.