Thursday, August 25, 2011

BWI: PVR Opens its 154th Screen with the Largest Multiplex in Surat, Gujarat

Press release from Business Wire India
Source: PVR Limited
Thursday, August 25, 2011 02:00 PM IST (08:30 AM GMT)
Editors: General: Consumer interest, Entertainment, Lifestyle; Business: Advertising, PR & marketing, Business services, Media & entertainment
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PVR Opens its 154th Screen with the Largest Multiplex in Surat, Gujarat


Surat, Gujarat, India, Thursday, August 25, 2011 -- (Business Wire India) -- PVR Ltd., the leading entertainment company in India, today announced the launch of its 8 screen multiplex at the Rahul Raj Mall with maximum screen share in Surat. PVR enters the third city of Gujarat after Vadodra and Ahmedabad. With the launch in Surat, PVR today stands at 154 screens in 35 cinemas in 20 cities across India.



The eight screens multiplex has the maximum number of screens in Gujarat with the capacity of 1753 seats. The launch in Surat is a part of PVR's organic growth strategy of pan India expansion and increasing its presence in Tier II cities. Audiences in Surat will be treated to a new cinematic wave with 3D screens that PVR Cinemas will offer.

On the occasion, Mr. Ajay Bijli, Chief Managing Director, PVR Ltd. Said," We are extremely delighted to launch PVR Cinemas in Surat. We have launched PVR in the city keeping in mind the growing needs of the discerning audience for a quality cinema viewing experience. We are happy to increase our footprints in Gujarat as Surat will be the third city after Vodadra and Ahmedabad. With this launch, we will reach our milestone of 154 screens and we are glad to stand committed towards our growth and investment in the state of Gujarat."

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Ltd. said, "The launch of PVR Surat is extremely close to our hearts, since with this launch we reach a landmark of 154 screens. The PVR launch in Surat has been thoughtfully designed keeping in mind the 'diamond' factor of the city and to provide unmatched movie experience in quality and aesthetics to cinegoer of Surat. PVR will open 50 screens in more than 9 cities in this year and expand our geographical presence to new markets like Vijaywada, Pune, Nagpur, Jalandhar, Kolkata etc".

PVR Surat has been designed in the most distinctive manner keeping in mind the uniqueness of the city. The entire artistic process is based on the meditation of the diamonds as powerful symbols of inner force and the external expression of inner light. The main attraction in the multiplex is the Chandelier of the Cinema Gems which acts as a diamond - giving visual expression to the active elements of an awakened ray of light. The ceiling of the multiplex is designed most creatively in geometric patterns which emphasis to the intensity of the bursting rays of light embellished by the irregularities of the reflection. The manner and execution of the radiating ceiling pattern also contributes to the dissipation and dissolution of the structural height difference inherent with in the foyer, creating illusion of a much larger and expanding space.

The cinema also boasts of recline, prime and mainstream seating arrangement for the comfort of audience.The digital 3D screens are packaged to deliver ultimate movie magic to the cinema lovers of Surat. PVR Surat also offers fresh assortment of food and beverages at the most competitive prices that will make the movie watching a worth full of experience.

About PVR Cinemas

PVR is one of the largest and most premium film entertainment companies in India. The company pioneered the multiplex revolution in India by establishing the first multiplex cinema in 1997. Currently, PVR operates a cinema circuit consisting of 154 screens spread over 20 key cities in India. PVR's service offerings include low-cost multi-screen cinemas that offer superior ambience and high hygiene standards for consumers in Tier II cities; branded as 'PVR Talkies' at one end of spectrum. On the other hand, the company has launched the premium brand of multiplexes called "PVR Premiere" which includes Gold Class Cinemas that caters to the esteemed urban consumers with facilities like 180-degree leather upholstered reclining seats, personalized menu, lounge areas, and many such services. The company also operates a film distribution and production business through its subsidiary, PVR Pictures, which is involved in production of films across genres and distribution of Indian and international films across India. As a step towards establishing itself as a retail entertainment company PVR launched bluO in March 2009, internationally a well established bowling brand, in partnership with Major Cineplex Group, a leading provider of lifestyle entertainment in Thailand. BluO brings fashion bowling to Indian consumers, who have long aspired for lifestyle entertainment.

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