Pyramid Saimira Group, India`s leading entertainment conglomerate, has announced its plans to renovate 250 theatres in the 4 states of South India, with an investment of Rs 2 billion over the next 18 months.
The first theatre that will be renovated under this initiative is Jyothi Theatre, a single- screen theatre on the outskirts of Chennai.
Speaking about the renovation of Jyothi theatre, P. S Saminathan, chairman, Pyramid Saimira Group, said, ``The company will be renovating theatres in 100 centers in Tamil Nadu, with an investment of close to Rs 750 million. It will be extending its renovation initiative to the other states also, with Kerala in November, Andhra Pradesh in December and Karnataka in January,`` Saminathan said.
``The company is looking to invest close to Rs 2 billion in infrastructure improvement program, which will offer all cine-viewers in South India, the best movie- viewing experience,`` Saminathan added.
All the theatres will have computerized ticketing facilities and seat selection kiosks, Along with the latest digital projection and DTS sound technology, the theatres will be equipped with an in-built mobile zone enabled with blue-tooth, video booth for live TV, radio and overhead projection facilities.
The theatres will also have modernized security facilities, with fire retardants, safety lighting and metal detectors, Facility for news gathering mechanism with Broad band and video conferencing will also be available.
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