Tag Archives: Cinemax

Saturated Or Just Starting?

by Nitin Tej Ahuja (December 3, 2012)

Last week, we carried an extensive data-driven piece on the implications of PVR taking over Cinemax, something that was then a subject of speculation but is now confirmed. With the PVR-Cinemax deal following up on the recent Inox-Fame merger, we are witnessing a phase of consolidation in the exhibition sector. ...

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PVR To Take Over Cinemax?

by Sagorika Dasgupta, Rohini Nag (November 24, 2012)

If the Bijli Brothers take over the Cinemax chain of cinemas, they could be eyeing more than just a bigger bottom line Ajay Bijli: PVR currently operates a cinema circuit of 158 screens with 36 properties across 20 key cities in India. Over the next financial year, we plan ...

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PVR Cinemas To Acquire Cinemax?

by Sagorika Dasgupta (November 22, 2012)

PVR Cinemas, the third largest multiplex chain in the country is rumoured to be on its way to acquiring Kanakia group’s multiplex chain, Cinemax. According to sources, the Delhi based company, has finalised a Rs 500 crore deal for the same. PVR currently operates a cinema circuit consisting of 213 screens ...

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PVR Awarded

by Box Office India (October 12, 2012)

The 2012 edition of India Retail Forum awarded PVR as the most admired retailer of the year: entertainment. The other cinemas nominated in the same category were BIG Cinemas, INOX, PVR, Fun Multiplex, Cinemax, and Fame Cinemas. PVR won the award for its total annual sales turnover growth by 23 ...

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Sunil Punjabi, Cinemax CEO, Quits

by Box Office India (May 15, 2012)

After a stint of almost two years, Cinemax CEO Sunil Punjabi has put in his papers. Punjabi joined the company in July 12, 2010, and helmed the exhibition business. When contacted, Punjabi replied to our text message and confirmed the news. "Yes I have," said Punjabi. Before Cinemax, ...

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Gut Feel

by Sagorika Dasgupta (May 5, 2012)

Multiplexes revolutionise movie menus to fatten their bottom line Those who say a movie is an experience to savour didn’t mean whetting the creative appetite only. After all, what’s a movie without popcorn and cola? Well, with investment in state-of-the-art multiplexes going through the roof, and a limit to ...

Posted in Features | Tagged Akshay Rathi, Cinemax, combo meals, falafel, FICCI KPMG, kebabs, Manoj Desia, Media & Entertainment report of 2012, nachos, popcorn, PVR, Sanjeev Bijli | Leave a comment

Kids from Don Bosco Balprafulta get ready for Ra.One

Cinemax Hosts RA.One Special Screening

by Box Office India (November 7, 2011)

Cinemax, hosted a charity screening of the movie RA.One (3D) on November 5, for 100 underprivileged NGO children from across the city, in association with the NGO Don Bosco Balprafulta. The purpose of this initiative was to ensure a special experience for the children from various urban slums that otherwise ...

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Boom Time

by Sunil Punjabi (October 19, 2011)

Multiplex is taking film business step ahead The multiplex boom ushered in a new era in the country’s entertainment industry and has transformed the landscape of movie-watching in India. The dynamics today are rapidly changing due to a rise in the standard of living as well as a plethora ...

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Cinemax Hosts 13th MAMI Film Festival

by Box Office India (October 12, 2011)

Leading Indian multiplex chain Cinemax is the multiplex partner for the second time with the Mumbai Academy of Moving Image (MAMI). Thus, the impressive line-up of about 200 films will be screened at two major Cinemax properties, at Sion and Versova, where state-of-the-art facilities, hi-technology auditoriums, lighting and acoustic sound ...

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New Multiplex In Surat

by Box Office India (October 8, 2011)

Multiplex chain Cinemax India has launched a three-screen multiplex in Surat. The new multiplex, which will open with the screening of Rascals, is a 716-seater and includes 17 recliner seats. With this launch, the company has 126 screens and 31,491 seats at 37 properties across India.

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In-focus: Film Exhibition Segment

by Rakesh Jariwala (September 24, 2011)

An E&Y look at the trends, challenges and way forward for film exhibition, from the September edition of The Newsreel From single screens, to multiplexes and to the recent emerging trend of megaplexes, the Indian film exhibition segment, which forms the largest component of the country’s filmed entertainment industry in ...

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Bodyguard Top Multiplex Collections

by Box Office India (September 2, 2011)

Bodyguard Multiplex Show Audience Gross PVR 1122 268567 3,59,03,127 Fun Cinemas 656 148284 2,24,24,158 Cinemax 949 216080 3,29,98,060 Inox 875 201023 3,32,67,731 Fame 640 146605 2,43,17,950 BIG Cinemas ...

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Cinemax Launched In Pune

by Box Office India (July 16, 2011)

Cinemax has launched its flagship property in Pune, Maharashtra, at Inorbit Mall. It is located at Pune Nagar Road, an up-coming township. With this launch, Cinemax has 36 properties in India. The four-screen multiplex in Pune has a total seating capacity of 975. It is ...

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Aao Wish Karein…

by Sagorika Dasgupta (February 20, 2010)

The Union Budget is only a week away from being tabled in Parliament. Like it does every year, the entertainment industry is keeping its fingers crossed for the government to ease, update and rationalise its taxation policies to bring economic relief to the industry. Box Office India asks industry experts ...