PVR INOX Plans to Expand Dine-In Cinema Experience Across India in Next 6-8 Months

PVR INOX is set to expand its dine-in cinema concept across major Indian cities within the next six to eight months. The company launched this premium experience on a pilot basis, combining dining and entertainment within a single space. The initiative has seen a strong early response, prompting the management and the promoter to plan a wider rollout after evaluating the pilot’s performance.

Merging Dining and Entertainment

The dine-in cinema concept features a live kitchen and a gourmet menu, allowing patrons to enjoy a full-service restaurant experience while watching films. According to the promoter, the goal was to create “a restaurant inside a cinema” that caters to both families and groups of friends. 

The concept focuses on offering flexibility that viewers can choose to focus entirely on the movie or make dining the main attraction while still enjoying the film through immersive technology.

Design and Pricing

Each dine-in cinema auditorium features LED screens capable of functioning in ambient light, ensuring that guests can dine comfortably without compromising the viewing quality. The design also includes varied seating levels and strategically angled tables for an uninterrupted view from every seat. 

Ticket prices are approximately ₹250 for a table of two and around ₹800–₹900 for a table of four, with food and beverages billed separately. The promoter highlighted that the project remains within the typical capital expenditure range of ₹3 crore per auditorium, keeping it financially viable during the testing phase.

Early Response and Business Potential

The promoter shared that the initial customer feedback has been positive, with occupancy rates reaching up to 80% across the cinema. The company expects a consistent occupancy rate of 40–45% once the dine-in concept stabilises. 

While the seating capacity is limited to about 70–72 guests per screen, higher average spending per customer is projected to balance the reduced capacity.

PVR Inox Share Price Update

As of October 08, 2025, 3:29 PM IST, PVR Inox (PVRINOX) share price was ₹1,090.00, down ₹3.20 or 0.29% from the previous close of ₹1,093.20. The stock opened at ₹1,097.70 and moved within a day’s range of ₹1,085.30 to ₹1,108.90. 

Trading volume stood at 1,76,702 shares, reflecting moderate activity in the market. Over the past 52 weeks, PVR Inox shares have fluctuated between ₹830.00 and ₹1,658.20. The company’s market capitalisation currently stands at ₹10,742 crore.

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Conclusion

PVR INOX’s dine-in cinema concept marks a shift towards experiential entertainment in India. With the promoter leading its expansion plans, the model offers potential for sustainable growth by blending hospitality and cinema in an innovative way. If successful, the rollout could reshape how audiences experience entertainment and dining together.

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