Cinépolis, India’s 1^st international multiplex chain announces the opening of its state-of-art 5-screen multiplex in Bengaluru at Orion East Mall. The multiplex is fourth Cinépolis property in Bengaluru have increased the presence of the company to 23 screen in the city.

With the launch of the new Multiplex in Bengaluru, Cinépolis India stands at 258 screens across 40 cities in India.

Strategically located near MG Road, the 5 screen multiplex has a capacity of 1098 seats. The property is equipped with RealD 3D technology.The state of the art 3-D technology from Real-D® systems is the world’s most widely deployed 3-D technology and offers viewers the most enthralling 3-D movie watching experience. Movie goers can also enjoy benefits of Club Cinépolis, the company’s loyalty programme at the theatre.

Mr. Javier Sotomayor, Managing Director, Cinépolis India, commented, “Bengaluru is the fastest growing metros in the country and has grown exponentially over the decade, making it an important market for the exhibition industry. Our commitment to offer the best cinema experience to movie goers will be reflected at this multiplex in Orion East Mall. We are certain this is will be the preferred destination for movie goers for the customers of East Bengaluru. With this launch we get a step closer to our business targets in India to reach 400 screen by 2017.”

Speaking about the growth plans of Cinépolis, Mr. Ashish Shukla, Director – Expansion, Cinépolis India said, “At Cinépolis, we reckon South India is an important market for our India expansion plan. Majority of our operational property are in this market. We already have three properties in Bengaluru and with this opening we have reached to 23 Screens. We have more than 15 screen planned to be opened in city in couple of years helping in increasing our presence in the country.”

Mr. Devang Sampat, Director, Strategic Initiatives, Cinépolis India, said, “It is our constant endeavour to provide a seamless cinema viewing experience to our patrons. Bengaluru has a wider audience with huge interest in experiencing the world-class cinema. RealD 3D, Club Cinépolis, our loyalty program will be the added USP for this property. With the launch of our new 5 screen property, we are strengthening our presence in Bengaluru. We will be showing Hollywood, Bollywood as well as regional movies at this multiplex.”

The Orion East Mall is developed by one of the leading builders in South India; Brigade Group. Speaking on the occasion Mr. Vishal Mirchandani, CEO - Retail & Commercial, Brigade Enterprises Ltd said; “Brigade Group is delighted with the opening of its Cinepolis multiplex in its second mall - Orion East. Our association with Cinepolis which is one of the world's leading multiplex operators resonates well with our goal to create landmark new age shopping and entertainment destinations."