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Half of all films released in Dolby Atmos are from India, says John Couling

The San Francisco-based Dolby, which made revenues of $1.3 billion in 2024, offers audio and visual technologies that filmmakers from Christopher Nolan to SS Rajamouli swear by

PVR INOX plans to add 200 screens in 2 yrs: ED Sanjeev Kumar Bijli

Cinema exhibitor PVR INOX plans to add around 200 screens in two years at an investment of up to Rs 400 crore, its Executive Director Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said on Wednesday. The company's expansion plans will majorly focus on South India, followed by smaller cities and towns in the next two years, Bijli told PTI in an interview. "This financial year, 2025-26, we have about 100 screen openings planned, and out of which we have opened about 20 already in the first quarter, and we have another 82 to go. So, basically, we are on track to open about 100 screens this year," he said when asked about the company's expansion plans. Out of the 100 screens, 40 screens are in South India, including Hyderabad, Bangalore and Hubli. At the same time, some cinemas will come up in Mumbai, Delhi, and Gurugram, and some smaller towns like Siliguri, Jabalpur, Leh and Gangtok. "It is a bit of a mixed bag, but 40 per cent of this (expansion) still remains in South India, and about 20 per cent in smaller

Storm over Sardaar Ji 3: Diljit likely to face ban for casting Hania Aamir

Diljit shared the Sardaar Ji 3 trailer on Instagram along with the film's release date. The movie is not going to be released in India. Here's all you need to know

Tamil director Vikram Sugumaran passes away due to cardiac arrest at 48

Tamil filmmaker Vikram Sugumaran passed away due to cardiac arrest while travelling to Chennai. He is known for his directorial debut 'Madha Yaanaik Koottam'

The magic of South Indian cinema: Movies, masti, and mass appeal

Of the total screens in India (9,927), multiplexes account for only 40 per cent, though their share of collection is higher

Raid 2 crosses ₹130 crore in 13 days, drives strong cinema footfalls

Raid 2's success amid geopolitical tension and lacklustre releases brings relief to exhibitors, with consistent audience traction and over ₹174 crore worldwide

Movies may see action-packed footfall by May-end, says PVR INOX's Bijli

PVR INOX is also banking on more initiatives like re-releases and affordable pricing initiatives like Cinema Lovers Day and Blockbuster Tuesdays

Indo-Pak tensions: Cinemas, malls bear the brunt of conflict during weekend

Footfalls at malls in shopping centres and malls in Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab and Rajasthan are also impacted

OTT, theatres have their own place in the sun: PVR INOX MD Ajay Bijli

Ajay Bijli emphasises the resilience and significance of the theatre industry in a digital-first world

PVR INOX debuts in Jabalpur via FOCO model for expansion in smaller cities

With this opening, PVR INOX currently has 1,738 screens across 352 properties in 111 cities

Cineline India to focus on film exhibition biz expansion, says CEO

City-based cinema chain Cineline India Ltd will focus on expanding its core film exhibition business after becoming net debt-free following the monetisation of its hotel asset in a Rs 270-crore deal, according to a top company official. The company has entered into a deal with Sparsh Vidhyut to sell its hotel 'Hyatt Centric' in Goa for an enterprise value of Rs 270 crore, and it will use the proceeds to retire its entire debt, Cineline India CEO Ashish Kanakia said. The hotel asset was owned by Mumbai-based Cineline India's wholly-owned arm R&H Spaces Private Ltd. Kanakia said that the deal has resulted in debt reduction of Rs 120 crore pertaining to the hotel asset at the subsidiary level and the company also plans to utilise the sale proceeds to fully repay its outstanding debt of Rs 108 crore related to the film exhibition business, achieving a debt-free status. "This move will accelerate growth and help expand our market presence through the addition of new screens," Kanakia ..

WAVES Bazaar expands global reach with exclusive showcases, partnerships

WAVES Bazaar, the premier global e-marketplace for the Media and Entertainment (M & E) industry, is set to make a powerful impact in its inaugural edition, taking place from May 1-4, 2025, at Jio World Convention Centre, Mumbai.As a key component of WAVES 2025, the marketplace will bring together industry leaders from Film, TV, and AVGC (Animation, VFX, Gaming, and Comics) sectors, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, content showcasing, and business expansion.With an ambitious vision to establish India as a global content hub, WAVES Bazaar will feature a range of exclusive segments, including the Viewing Room, Market Screenings, Buyer and Seller Meetings, and the dynamic Pitchroom, facilitating meaningful connections and driving cross-border partnerships.Viewing Room & Market Screenings: Unlocking New Content Horizons:WAVES Bazaar will host curated screenings of films, series, and AVGC projects, providing buyers, sales agents, and distributors with ...

Multiplex chains' box office expectations a mixed bag this Holi weekend

Apart from the Shivam Nair-directed The Diplomat, other movies include major Hollywood re-releases, such as Christopher Nolan's Interstellar

'Call me Nayanthara': Actress requests fans to drop 'Lady Superstar' title

Nayanthara expressed gratitude to her fans for offering "unconditional love and affection." However, the actress shared a post on X requesting fans not to call her 'Lady Superstar'

Gene Hackman, his wife likely dead for over a week, reveals new findings

Regarding the deaths of Hackman, Arakawa, and one of their dogs, Mendoza clarified that initial findings appear to rule out carbon monoxide poisoning as a cause

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

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

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

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 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