In the vibrant tapestry of Indian culture, cinema holds a special place. As a nation deeply enamored with the magic of the silver screen, India boasts an impressive array of cinema halls that transcend mere venues for movie screenings to become cultural landmarks in their own right. From majestic heritage theaters steeped in history to cutting-edge multiplexes offering state-of-the-art technology, the top cinema halls in India are a testament to the country’s rich cinematic heritage and its fervent love affair with cinema.
Before March 2020, visiting cinema halls was one of the biggest sources of out-of-home entertainment in India. Whether stand-alone or located in a shopping mall, cinema halls have been one of the most preferred destinations for hyperlocal advertising. From retail stores to restaurants to real estate, brands have always relied on cinema advertising to spread their message to the premium captive audience in a relaxed environment.
Here are the top ten cinema halls (media pages) that advertisers have visited the most in the last three years (Source: TMA website visitors data)
Top 10 Cinema Halls In India
1. PVR Forum Mall Bengaluru
Forum Mall is located in Koramangala 6th Block. One of the oldest and prominent malls in the city, located in one of the busiest localities of Bangalore,Forum mall attracts a very high traffic all throughout the year.
It houses several popular brands and stores like Westside, More, Landmark, Adidas, Aldo, Nike, Apple, FabIndia, Marks & Spencers, Tommy Hilfiger, Label Ritu Kumar, and many more. Undoubtedly, PVR Forum Mall Bengaluru is one of the most sought after cinema halls for in-cinema advertising.
With 11 screens and 1937 seats, PVR Forum Mall Bengaluru is one of the largest cinema halls in Bengaluru.
Check all advertising options in Forum Mall Bengaluru
2. PVR Lulu International Shopping Mall Kochi
Lulu International Shopping Mall is located in Edappally area of Kochi. One of the largest shopping malls in India in terms of area, Lulu Mall receives very high footfall, almost a lakh per day. Opened in the year 2013, this is the first project of Lulu Group International in India.
The mall has more than 225 outlets that includes Lulu Hypermarket, Westside, Marks & Spencers, Vero Moda and many more. PVR located in Lulu Mall is one of the most visited cinema halls in Kochi. PVR Lulu International Shopping Mall Kochi has 9 screens and 1948 seats.
Check all advertising options in Lulu International Shopping Mall Kochi
3. PVR Inorbit Mall Hyderabad
Inorbit Mall is located in Madhapur area of Hyderabad. Also known as Inorbit Mall Cyberabad, this mall is one of the most popular shopping malls in Hyderabad and receives more than 1.4 million footfalls per month.
The mall has several well-known brand outlets like H&M, Hamleys, Home Centre, Home Town, Shoppers Stop, Marks & Spencers, Lifestyle and many more. PVR Inorbit Mall Hyderabad has 6 screens and 947 seats.
Check all advertising options in Inorbit Mall Hyderabad.
4. INOX BMC Bhawani Mall Bhubaneshwar
Bhawani Mall is located in Shaheed Nagar area of Bhubaneshwar and is one of the most popular shopping destinations of the city. Having a total floor area of 6 lakh sq feet, the mall has close to 200 outlets including INOX. INOX BMC Bhawani Mall has 3 screens and a total of 960 seats.
5. PVR Ambience Mall Gurugram
Ambience Mall is located on NH8 in sector 24 in Gurgaon. With a retail area of 18 lakh square feet, Ambience Mall Gurgaon is one of the largest shopping malls of India. Situated very close to the Cyber City, Ambience Mall is very popular among working professionals.
With more than 230 stores and outlets, the mall houses popular brands like Zara, Anita Dongre, Anokhi, Aldo, Armani Exchange, Swarovski and many more. PVR Ambience Mall Gurgaon has 7 screens and a total of 1122 seats.
Check all advertising options in Ambience Mall Gurgaon
6. Sathyam Cinemas Royapettah Chennai
Sathyam Cinemas Royapettah is a standalone multiplex located in Royapettah since 1974. Spread across six floors, Sathyam Cinemas is a very popular entertainment destination in Chennai with restaurants, ice cream parlors, patisserie and gaming facilities available in the same premises. Sathyam Cinemas has 6 screens and a total of 2283 seats.
7. PVR Fun City Mall New Delhi
Fun City Mall is located in Prashant Vihar in New Delhi. It’s one of the popular malls in Prashant Vihar Delhi. PVR Fun City Mall has 3 screens and a total of 750 seats.
8. PVR 4D Square Mall Ahmedabad
4D Square Mall is located in Chandkheda in Ahmedabad. It’s one of the popular malls in Ahmedabad. PVR 4D Square Mall has 4 screens and a total of 1102 seats.
9. Cinepolis Fun Republic Mumbai
Fun Republic Mall is located in Andheri Mumbai. Spread over an area of 1.3 lakh sq feet, the mall is popular for it’s multiplex Fun Cinemas now owned by Cinepolis and other facilities for gaming and food and beverages like Fun Gaming, Wild Wild West, Firangi Paani etc. Cinepolis Fun Republic Mall has 4 screens and 904 seats.
10. PVR Phoenix Market City Pune
Phoenix Market City Mall is located in Viman Nagar in Pune. With a retail area of 12 lakh square feet, Phoenix Market City Mall is one of the largest shopping malls of Pune.
With 4 floors of retail space, the mall houses popular brands like Lifestyle, Marks & Spencers, Zara, H&M, Home Centre, Home Town and many more. PVR Phoenix Market City Pune has 9 screens and a total of 1921 seats.
