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Cinepolis partners Sheth Developers for mega project
MUMBAI: Cinepolis, the country‘s first international film exhibitor, has tied-up with Sheth Developers, a leading real estate and property company, for its new upcoming mega retail space, Vivacity.
The proposed property situated in Thane will feature a 14-screen megaplex touted to be the largest cinema complex in the country. Four of these screens will be dedicated to Cinepolis VIP, a luxurious and ultra premium cinema experience that will also be the largest format of its kind in India. The mall and the megaplex is expected to be open in the second half of 2011.
The fully digital cinema facility will showcase over 70 shows in a single day offering patrons with unprecedented flexibility in choice of film titles and choice of show timings.
Said Cinepolis India joint MD Deepak Marda, “We look forward to our participation in the project with our flagship‘s first of its kind theatre concept that will establish new standards for cinemas in the country and transform the way we watch movies.”
The complex will feature wide and expansive lobbies, gourmet food and beverage selections including the concept of a live kitchen, auditoriums and the very latest in audio and video technologies including the emerging digital 3-D format screens.
Sheth Developers VP leasing and finance JP Biswas added, “Our partnership with Cinepolis reiterates Vivacity‘s commitment towards bringing not only the best brands but also world-class entertainment to our customers. We look forward to Cinepolis India bringing its international lineage in delivering world class film entertainment to cine enthusiasts.”
Cinepolis plans to open 500 screens in India by 2016.
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Dhurandhar 2 hit by YouTube leak amid record box office run
Cam-rip surfaces online but blockbuster streak continues at record pace
MUMBAI: It has been a dramatic week for Dhurandhar: The Revenge. Even as the espionage thriller smashes box office records, a piracy scare briefly threatened to steal its thunder after a full-length version surfaced on YouTube.
The leak emerged on March 30 via a channel titled “A2z movie”, which uploaded what appeared to be a cam-recorded print of the film. Clocking in at nearly three hours and 49 minutes, the footage was reportedly blurry but complete enough to spark spoilers and fan outrage online.
Soon after, users on X began flagging the issue, explicitly naming the “A2z movie” channel in their posts while tagging the film’s makers and urging swift legal action. Fans of director Aditya Dhar and lead star Ranveer Singh were particularly vocal, helping the issue gain rapid traction.
Within hours, the video was taken down, likely through a mix of platform detection systems and intervention by producers Jio Studios and B62 Studios.
Despite the leak, the film’s theatrical run remains virtually unshaken. As of March 31, the sequel has raked in an estimated Rs 872.17 crore net in India, with worldwide collections soaring to Rs 1,392.23 crore. Its Hindi opening day alone brought in Rs 102.55 crore, setting a new benchmark.
In a notable milestone, the film has matched Pushpa 2 as the fastest Indian release to cross the Rs 1,000 crore mark globally, achieving the feat in just seven days.
Interestingly, the version leaked online is believed to be an earlier cut. Midway through its theatrical run, the makers issued revised prints after eagle-eyed viewers spotted a fleeting editing error involving a cameraman’s reflection. The corrected version now plays across cinemas, adding an unusual twist to the film’s release journey.
Directed by Aditya Dhar, the high-stakes sequel stars Ranveer Singh alongside Sanjay Dutt, R. Madhavan, Arjun Rampal and Sara Arjun. The film has drawn praise for its scale and action sequences, though some critics have pointed to its intense violence and layered political themes.
For now, piracy may have made noise, but it has not slowed the juggernaut. If anything, the episode underlines the film’s cultural grip, proving that even a leak cannot derail a box office storm already in full force.
