Gujarat seems to have caught the fancy of Mexican multiplex chain Cinepolis.The multiplex operator, which has over 2,500 screens across various countries, is all set to mark its entry in Gujarat by opening its first multiplex at Alpha One mall in Ahmedabad. The international multiplex operator is also looking at cities like Vadodara, Surat and Rajkot to expand its network in the state.
Talking about Cinepolis' plans for the Gujarat market, Deepak Marda, Associate MD and Country Head, Cinepolis India said: "Gujarat is a key strategic market for us. With our first offering of a 6 screener at Alpha G: 1 mall in Vastrapur, we plan to introduce Amadavadis to world-class cinema viewing experience.
"We want to energise the whole multiplex screen segment and are expecting proportionate footfall. We are happy to tie up with one of the largest malls in Ahmedabad and begin our journey with the mall from September 2011."
After Ahmedabad, Cinepolis would be opening up a multiplex in Surat and Vadodara by the end of the year.
Having started in Amritsar in December 2009, the company now plans to expand in 40
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