Despite YRF securing a huge 4,500+ screens across the country, the quantum of footfalls fell short.
F1: The Movie is doing well, having crossed Rs 50 crore.
It will enter the Rs 100 Crore Club by Tuesday, and then march on.
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday inaugurated the valley's first multiplex in Sonawar area of Srinagar, ending the three-decade wait of the movie buffs to watch their favourite stars on the big screen.
'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.'
But for those who come to watch Rajini for a larger-than-life, first-day-first-show vibe, he will not disappoint in Coolie, raves Divya Nair.
'Guru Dutt taught me that pitying oneself can be beautiful, and that heartbreak is cinematic.'
Over-the-top platforms make it difficult for movies to run for long periods on the silver screen, thus hurting the cinema industry.
At 8,700 screens, India, the world's largest film producing country, has just six screens for every million of its people, compared to 125 in the US and 30 in China. With Sitaare Zameen Par, Aamir Khan hopes to expand the market for Indian cinema.
Even after 50 years, Sholay remains a lasting reminder of unity, shared memories and the joy of cinema, notes Mohammad Asim Siddiqui.
'Republic Day week has consistently been a lucrative period for the film industry.'
Ground Zero is a decent watch but word-of-mouth needs to be strong for the weekdays to stay stable as well.
Tamannaah Bhatia looked absolutely stunning at the trailer launch of her new supernatural thriller, Odela 2.
A low-intensity blast occurred near a multiplex in Delhi's Rohini on Thursday, injuring one person and sparking panic. The explosion took place near a park in the same area where a previous blast occurred in October. Delhi Chief Minister Atishi accused the BJP-led central government of failing to maintain law and order in the national capital.
Last week's release, John Abraham's The Diplomat, has surprised everyone by attracting fair footfalls.
All eyes are now on how the film grows on Monday, as that would be crucial for the overall run of this big budget entertainer on which the industry has been pining hopes.
After collecting Rs 30.06 crore (Rs 306 million) on Sunday, all eyes were on the kind of numbers Salman Khan-starrer Sikandar would see on Monday.
This Sunday sees the release of the biggest film of the year so far: Sikandar.
'We need more universal films like Dangal, Sultan or Padmavat that work across single screens and multiplexes.'
are in the process of building one at the Jio Center in Bandra Kurla Complex where the Maker Maxity building used to be. "This theatre will be on the top of the mall and should be able to accommodate 300 cars, and is expected to open sometime in January or February next year.
'One of the most significant factors contributing to the optimism for 2025 is the lineup of films featuring Bollywood's three superstar Khans.'
The year 2025 started slowly at the box office but the summer is looking up for theatrical releases.
Retailers and multiplex operators want mall owners to either forgo rent for the period of the shutdown or lower rent in the event the mall is open but footfalls are low.
A Bengaluru consumer court has ruled against PVR INOX for delaying film screenings with excessive advertisements, deeming it an "unfair" trade practice. The court ordered the multiplex chain to pay Rs one lakh in punitive damages and ensure clear communication of actual movie start times to viewers. The ruling highlights the value of time in today's world and the need for businesses to respect consumers' time and money.
Everything in Good Bad Ugly seems copied, rues A Ganesh Nadar.
In a competitive market, pricing is the management's business. The consumer has so many choices -- single screens, multiplexes, TV, online streaming or DVDs. Nothing forces him to go to a multiplex. Nor are films an essential commodity where prices have to be regulated, says Vanita Kohli Khandekar.
Revenue from convenience fees has grown at a compound annual rate of 85 per cent for multiplex chain operator Inox Leisure and 58 per cent for PVR.
'When I meet someone and feel something, and start dreaming about a big wedding, I will...'
'Multiplexes will thrive by Q4 if 100% capacity is restored and a third Covid wave doesn't happen.'
While Emergency has managed some sort of traction, Azaad is absolutely dull.
Multiplex chains are rushing to smaller towns
The story of Superboys Of Malegaon is so heartening that the film -- in the hands of an accomplished director like Reema Kagti -- is bound to be a worthy watch, feels Deepa Gahlot.
Aamir Khan's remarks about Narendra Modi a few weeks ago have led to the decision.
After Ahmedabad, Cinepolis would be opening up a multiplex in Surat and Vadodara by the end of the year.
Shringar Cinemas, a movie distribution and multiplex company, will spend up to 78 per cent of the amount it plans to mop up from the forthcoming IPO on setting up multiplexes.
Diwali blockbusters Saawariya and Om Shanti Om may not be screened at a multiplex near you. Leading multiplex chains PVR Cinemas, Inox Lesiure, Cinemax India and Fame, which account for 80 per cent of the country's multiplex screens and half the box office collections, have rejected a demand for a higher revenue share by the films' distributors and have threatened a blackout.
With the opening of these multiplexes, the total number of screens of the company would go up to 76 with an aggregate seating capacity of 19,454.
