Only 50% seating allowed in movie halls Bangalore Mirror Bureau / Updated: Feb 3, 2021, 06:00 IST State government says this arrangement will continue till end of February Though the Centre has allowed 100 per cent seating in cinema halls, the state government has modified the order stating that only 50 per cent of viewers will be allowed per show. The latest circular issued by the State government states, “After reviewing the current scenario of covid-19 and also considering the possible second wave, it has been decided that as a matter of abundant precaution and in the larger interest of public health, 50 per cent capacity of seating in cinema halls shall continue till 28th of February 2021.”