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India's High Commission in London hosts film screening, celebrates cinema

The screening, attended by over 250 guests, including members of the Indian diaspora and a diverse international audience, highlighted India's growing prominence in Indian cinema

India's High Commission in London hosts film screening, celebrates cinema
Updated On : 18 Jan 2025 | 10:36 AM IST

Now playing: How India is finally becoming one unified cinema market

Sukumar's Pushpa 2: The Rule, a blockbuster that hit over Rs 1,400 crore at the domestic BO, is a Telugu film, also released in Hindi, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada

Now playing: How India is finally becoming one unified cinema market
Updated On : 10 Jan 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun appears before court virtually, files for bail

Top Telugu actor Allu Arjun, an accused in the case booked over the death of a woman in a stampede here during the premiere of his latest film 'Pushpa-2', appeared through a video conference before a local court on Friday. Allu Arjun, who was named as accused no 11, also filed a regular bail petition in the court which may come up for hearing on December 30. The actor, who was arrested on December 13 in connection with the incident, was produced before the Nampally court, which remanded him to a 14-day judicial custody which ended today. He was to present himself before the court as part of further proceedings and he appeared through video conference. Shortly after Allu Arjun was shifted to jail, the Telangana High Court granted him interim bail for four weeks (from December 13) and he was released from the jail on December 14. A 35-year-old woman died and her eight-year-old son was injured on December 4 during a stampede-like situation at the Sandhya Theatre in Hyderabad when fans

Theatre stampede: Allu Arjun appears before court virtually, files for bail
Updated On : 27 Dec 2024 | 2:55 PM IST

PVR INOX rejigs media biz, appoints Chief Sales Officer Sabharwal as head

Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX Ltd on Monday announced a restructuring of its Rs 600 crore media business, naming Chief Sales Officer Shalu Sabharwal as the leader of initiatives to focus on deepening market connections and driving growth across the country. Sabharwal will take the lead in making strategic changes to bolster media business by leveraging a team of industry experts who will take charge of business development across India, PVR INOX said in a statement. "Her extensive experience and strategic vision make her the ideal leader to guide this transformation. By bringing in industry experts and focusing on key areas like data-driven decision-making and sponsorship opportunities, we are positioning PVR INOX as a dominant force in the media business," PVR INOX CEO- Revenue & Operations, Gautam Dutta said. Under the newly revamped structure, regional heads Gaurav Shukla, Sharda Ganti, Rajesh Makhija and Shalini Marianathan will spearhead efforts in their respective markets, the ..

PVR INOX rejigs media biz, appoints Chief Sales Officer Sabharwal as head
Updated On : 23 Dec 2024 | 1:49 PM IST

PVR Inox scripting new theatre billing: Pay only for what you watch

It will give the audience the freedom to leave the hall at any point in the movie while paying only for the time they watched it

PVR Inox scripting new theatre billing: Pay only for what you watch
Updated On : 20 Dec 2024 | 7:30 AM IST

PVR INOX to add 100 screens next year with investment of around Rs 200 cr

Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX Ltd plans to add around 100 screens next year entailing an investment of around Rs 200 crore, its Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said on Friday. The company, which launched an AI-powered WhatsApp chatbot, Movie Jockey (MJ), for movie discovery and booking experience, plans to add 100 screens every year going forward. "This year so far we opened about 70 odd screens and closed about 45-50 screens. We will be adding about 40 more screens this year and we will be closing down another 10-15 screens," Bijli told PTI here on the sidelines of the launch. The idea was to close down about 75 screens this year and add about 120, he said, adding "so we are on track". When asked about future expansion plans, Bijli said, "The following year we are looking at adding almost 100 screens per year." When asked about investments, he said next year's pipeline of 100 screens will entail a capital outlay of about Rs 200 crore. "We are looking at asset light model now

PVR INOX to add 100 screens next year with investment of around Rs 200 cr
Updated On : 22 Nov 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Investors like Adar Poonawalla may help smaller production firms gain scale

The Indian film business once had a well-oiled studio system but it imploded in the aftermath of the Second World War. Since then filmmakers have struggled to secure funding

Investors like Adar Poonawalla may help smaller production firms gain scale
Updated On : 20 Nov 2024 | 12:06 AM IST

Is Karthi a part of Suriya's Kanguva? Fans react to his unrecognisable look

Siva's Suriya, Bobby Deol and Disha Patani-starrer Kanguva was released in theatres on Nov 14. The film features a cameo by Suriya's brother, actor Karthi, and the fans react to his look

Is Karthi a part of Suriya's Kanguva? Fans react to his unrecognisable look
Updated On : 14 Nov 2024 | 5:04 PM IST

Diwali clash: Cinema owners struggle to allocate shows for big releases

From metro cities to Tier-2 and Tier-3 markets, theatres are feeling the heat as they navigate the high-stakes festive clash between huge films like Singham Again and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3

Diwali clash: Cinema owners struggle to allocate shows for big releases
Updated On : 12 Oct 2024 | 10:20 AM IST

Lights, Camera, Action: PVR Inox set to star in a profitable sequel

Coming soon: Blockbuster content pipeline and asset-light model promise a box-office hit for investors

Lights, Camera, Action: PVR Inox set to star in a profitable sequel
Updated On : 29 Sep 2024 | 11:50 PM IST

Multiplex Association defends dynamic ticket pricing, ATP in 2023 at Rs 130

The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) on Wednesday defended "dynamic and flexible" cinema pricing, which fluctuates based on factors like location, day of the week, seat type, film format, and cinema format. Cinema exhibitors are now using sophisticated digital tools to stimulate audience demand and optimise pricing, said MAI while issuing a statement over the recent remarks by film maker Karan Johar. Brushing aside Johar's remarks, who alleged high pricing strategies by cinema exhibitors, the MAI statement quoting its President Kamal Gianchandani said the average ticket price (ATP) across all cinemas in India was Rs 130 per ticket. "The country's largest cinema chain, PVRINOX, reported an ATP of Rs 258 for the fiscal year 2023-24. Additionally, the Average Spend Per Head (SPH) on F&B at PVRINOX during this period stood at Rs 132," it said adding "This brings the total average expenditure for a family of four to Rs 1,560 significantly different from the Rs 10,000 figure carried

Multiplex Association defends dynamic ticket pricing, ATP in 2023 at Rs 130
Updated On : 25 Sep 2024 | 9:07 PM IST

National Cinema Day 2024: Watch favourite movies in theatres at just Rs 99

On Sept 20, 2024, National Cinema Day will be providing movie lovers with an affordable theatre experience. The theatres will be offering movies at just Rs 99 on this day

National Cinema Day 2024: Watch favourite movies in theatres at just Rs 99
Updated On : 19 Sep 2024 | 5:36 PM IST

Movie theatres count on 5-day long weekend to boost sales, occupancy

On August 15, Stree 2, Vedaa, Khel Khel Mein, Double iSMART (in Telugu, Hindi, and Tamil), and Thangalaan (in Tamil and Telugu) will be released

Movie theatres count on 5-day long weekend to boost sales, occupancy
Updated On : 14 Aug 2024 | 11:02 PM IST

Recreating magic of single-screen: UP looks to revive closed cinema halls

UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has asked officials to draft a blueprint to revive cinemas and facilitate construction of multiplexes and single-screen movie halls

Recreating magic of single-screen: UP looks to revive closed cinema halls
Updated On : 05 Aug 2024 | 10:14 PM IST

69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024: Here's the complete list of nominees

The SOBHA Filmfare Awards honour the best movies in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam cinema. The event will held on August 3, 2024

69th SOBHA Filmfare Awards South 2024: Here's the complete list of nominees
Updated On : 17 Jul 2024 | 12:25 PM IST

Cinema Lovers Day: Watch any movie at just Rs 99 today at select screens

Popular cinemas like PVR-INOX, Cinepolis, Miraj, CityPride, Asian, Mukta A2, Movie Time, MovieMax, Wave, M2K, Delite, are among those participating in this event

Cinema Lovers Day: Watch any movie at just Rs 99 today at select screens
Updated On : 31 May 2024 | 7:37 PM IST

Panchayat Season 3 trailer out, get ready for a rib-tickling ride

The trailer for the third season of Panchayat is out. The trailer shows that guns are out in Phulera amid village politics

Panchayat Season 3 trailer out, get ready for a rib-tickling ride
Updated On : 16 May 2024 | 2:37 PM IST

Film enthusiasts may need to wait longer as OTT services skip movie deals

OTT platforms have become circumspect, moved away from the traditional practice of signing movies before its theatrical release

Film enthusiasts may need to wait longer as OTT services skip movie deals
Updated On : 07 May 2024 | 11:52 AM IST

No ads, only movies: PVR INOX launches ad-free screenings in metros

With advertisements no longer slicing into screening time, PVR Inox plans to schedule additional screenings per day

No ads, only movies: PVR INOX launches ad-free screenings in metros
Updated On : 24 Apr 2024 | 4:49 PM IST

More than 157 million Indians bought 943 million movie tickets in 2023

Theatre-going population in India on the rise, says Ormax data

More than 157 million Indians bought 943 million movie tickets in 2023
Updated On : 23 Apr 2024 | 11:39 PM IST