After a series of political films on the big screen, it's time for politics itself. On June 4, multiplex chain MovieMax will screen the Lok Sabha election results live across its theatres in Maharashtra, in a first. Bookings are now open online for the six-hour-long show that will begin at 9 am. mid-day has learnt that the film exhibitor’s decision was motivated by the audience’s apparent response to the screening of the Ram Mandir inauguration.

“MovieMax received a positive response to the Ram Mandir ceremony. We have also screened the T20 tournament earlier. We will do it again for the next edition. Such non-film events also become celebrations for the audience. The election results can also be looked at as a festival, where people having different favourites come together under one roof, combined with entertainment that we provide via surround system, big screen and food options,” the source said.