PVR INOX Opens First SMART Cinema in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, Expanding to 11 Screens in State
PVR INOX launched its first SMART Cinema in Muzaffarpur, Bihar, adding 4 screens. This expansion targets Tier III cities with an asset-light model. The company now operates 11 screens in Bihar and a total of 1,785 screens across India and Sri Lanka.
The opening of a new cinema, especially a new format like SMART Cinemas, indicates business expansion. While it's a positive step, the impact is considered medium as it's a single property opening and not a major financial result or large-scale acquisition.
The announcement details the opening of a new cinema, which is a positive business development and expansion for the company.
PVR INOX Limited has announced the opening of its first SMART Cinema, a four-screen property, at ICON Plaza Mall in Muzaffarpur, Bihar. This launch marks the company's initial step in expanding its presence across India's emerging growth markets, specifically targeting Tier III cities with a capital-efficient, asset-light model.
The new cinema in Muzaffarpur adds to PVR INOX's existing network in Bihar, bringing the total screen count in the state to 11. The property has a seating capacity of 644 and features advanced Christie's 4K RGB laser projection system, 7.1 surround sound, and recliner seating.
With this expansion, PVR INOX now operates a total of 1,785 screens across 356 properties in 114 cities in India and Sri Lanka. The company's Managing Director, Mr. Ajay Bijli, highlighted that SMART Cinemas aims to make world-class cinema more accessible in growth markets. The partnership with ICON Plaza Mall is expected to boost footfall for both the mall and the cinema, with potential for further expansion in other cities.
PVR INOX's strategy with SMART Cinemas is to combine its signature experience with an asset-light model, enabling closer collaboration with local developers and entrepreneurs. This approach allows for wider network expansion while maintaining high standards of guest experience.
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