MUMBAI: Cinépolis India, the country’s leading cinema exhibitor, has unveiled Kochi’s first-ever IMAX® location at Centre Square Mall. This milestone reinforces Cinépolis’ commitment to delivering world-class movie experiences and marks its fifth IMAX location in India, joining Viviana Mall (Thane), Westend Mall (Pune), Nexus Shantiniketan (Bangalore), and Nexus Seawoods (Navi Mumbai).
Equipped with the state-of-the-art IMAX with Laser® projection system, the Kochi IMAX theatre features 4K projection, stunning visual quality, and unparalleled clarity. With a seating capacity of 229, the auditorium boasts a stadium-style layout for unobstructed views. Coupled with IMAX’s patented sound system, audiences will enjoy exceptional audio clarity and depth, making each moment on screen truly immersive.
Devang Sampat, Managing Director of Cinépolis India, shared his excitement:”We are thrilled to bring the IMAX experience to Kochi, a city renowned for its love of cinema. With this launch, Cinépolis further demonstrates its commitment to technological leadership and innovation, offering audiences an elevated movie-watching experience. The addition of this premium format aligns with the evolving preferences of cinemagoers, who increasingly seek movies crafted for immersive technologies. As more filmmakers embrace these advanced formats, IMAX at Cinépolis Kochi is set to redefine how the city experiences blockbuster films.”
Preetham Daniel, VP of Theatre Development at IMAX, added:” We’re excited to expand our collaboration with Cinépolis to bring The IMAX Experience to Kochi. Audiences in the coastal city can soon experience the unparalleled clarity and immersive sound of IMAX, just in time for our exceptional holiday film line-up and an exciting slate of Filmed For IMAX titles extending through 2025.”
Expressing pride in hosting Kochi’s first IMAX, Blisson Antony, spokesperson for Centre Square Mall, remarked: “Hosting the first-ever IMAX location in Kochi is a landmark moment for Centre Square Mall. This partnership with Cinépolis elevates our positioning as the premier destination for entertainment and lifestyle in the city. We are confident that the new IMAX location will be a magnet for cinephiles, offering them an unparalleled venue to enjoy the best in global and Indian cinema.”
Cinépolis’ investment in premium formats like IMAX reflects the evolving expectations of modern audiences, who increasingly demand immersive cinematic experiences. With filmmakers embracing advanced technologies to deliver visually and audibly superior films, the IMAX location at Cinépolis Kochi is poised to revolutionize movie-watching in the city.
The IMAX at Centre Square Mall is set to open just in time for a lineup of blockbuster holiday releases, promising cinephiles a transformative cinematic journey. Cinépolis continues to redefine entertainment in India, solidifying its reputation as a trailblazer in the country’s cinematic landscape.
