PVR INOX Marks Independence Day with 18 Next-Gen Screens in Mumbai and Bengaluru

Megaplex launches coincide with mega releases War 2 and Coolie

Blockbuster Independence Day Weekend for Moviegoers

India’s cinema landscape received a major boost this Independence Day weekend as PVR INOX, the country’s largest film exhibition company, unveiled 18 new screens across Mumbai and Bengaluru. The expansion includes a 10-screen megaplex at Sky City Mall in Borivali East, Mumbai, and an 8-screen flagship multiplex at Mahindra Millennium Mall, Bengaluru.

The launch comes just in time for the release of two highly anticipated films, Coolie and War 2, turning the holiday weekend into one of the year’s most significant box-office events.

Mumbai’s Sky City Mall Megaplex: A New Landmark

The Sky City Mall Megaplex has been designed as a cultural hotspot for Mumbai’s western suburbs. Spread across multiple levels, it offers premium formats such as Insignia, IMAX with Laser, and 4DX, coupled with stylish lounge areas and vibrant, Instagram-ready foyers.

Positioned within one of the city’s newest lifestyle destinations, the megaplex aims to redefine the cinema-going experience by blending luxury with immersive entertainment.

Bengaluru’s Mahindra Millennium Mall Multiplex: Youth-Focused and Innovative

In Bengaluru, PVR INOX has introduced a multiplex that pushes the boundaries of design and technology. Among its standout features are:

• India’s first dine-in auditorium restaurant

• The upgraded Kiddles 2.0 cinema dedicated to children

• Club Sapphire recliner auditoriums for premium comfort

• VR/AR gaming zones for tech-savvy audiences

• AI-enabled audience flow systems for a seamless visit

With its eclectic interiors and focus on community-driven experiences, the Bengaluru property is envisioned as a high-energy hub, offering festival-like vibrancy every weekend.

Leadership Vision: Redefining Cinema as an Experience

Speaking on the occasion, Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX Limited, said:

“This Independence Day, we’re celebrating not just the freedom to tell great stories, but the freedom to experience them in spaces that inspire, energise, and connect. With these two landmark launches, we’ve created next-gen cinemas that embody the youth, vibrancy, and diversity of India itself.”

Echoing this sentiment, Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Executive Director, PVR INOX Limited, added:

“The simultaneous launch of 18 screens across two flagship properties is our boldest step yet in reimagining movie-going for today’s audiences. From gourmet dine-in and premium large formats to gaming, art, and community spaces, we are shaping cinemas as multi-sensory destinations — spaces you want to return to for more than just the movie.”

A Festival of Cinema

With the dual launches, PVR INOX further consolidates its leadership in India’s entertainment sector. By blending cinema with lifestyle, dining, and technology-driven engagement, the company aims to transform every visit into an event and every screening into an experience.

For audiences in Mumbai and Bengaluru, the Independence Day weekend is more than a time for patriotic celebration — it is also the beginning of a new era in movie-going.