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PVR opens its 101st theatre in Hubli
NEW DELHI: PVR Cinemas has crossed the century mark with its 101st property in Hubli in Karnataka. With this, the company has reached a count of 444 screens in 43 cities in the country.
Since PVR’s inception of its first theatre in Saket, New Delhi, the company has grown exponentially in the Indian market. In the first quarter of FY 2014-15, PVR opened 23 screens across Ludhiana, Mangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmadabad and Hubli.
PVR chairman and MD Ajay Bijli said, “This is a great moment for us. PVR today has over 100 properties reaching 43 cities across the country. We began our journey in 1997 with a challenging idea, a highly passionate team and with a belief to provide nothing but the best to the Indian audience. Our endeavour has always been to provide our customers with the best movie watching experience and to bring to them a platform of world class cinema; and as we continue to do so it gives me immense fulfillment to reach this great landmark.”
With the launch of its 100th and 101st property in Motera (Ahmadabad) and Hubli, PVR has achieved a landmark. The brand provides a platform for the new revolution in the Indian cinema exhibition by bringing diversity, not only in cinemas and F&B offerings but also in providing niche content.
PVR joint MD Sanjeev Kumar Bijli said, “We are thrilled to cater to the new markets, by reaching our mark with over 100 properties. PVR was the first to provide a platform to the common man to not only enjoy a world class cinema experience but also provide them with a family entertainment destination. Today Indian audiences view movies as part of a bigger experience. With the 100 yardstick, we definitely would reinforce and add vigour to our commitment on various initiatives on the entertainment front.”
The focus is to innovate for audiences, an impeccable space, product and service. From digital projections to sound systems, being the first to invest in the Dolby sound system in India, and stunning 3D facilities, PVR Cinemas aims to immerse you in the movies.
Brands
Radico Khaitan appoints Kunal Madan as chief marketing officer
Promotions signal focus on premium spirits, global expansion and homegrown leadership
UTTAR PRADESH: Radico Khaitan has elevated two long-serving insiders to its top leadership team, signalling a bold push into premium spirits and global markets. Kunal Madan steps in as chief marketing officer, while Sudhir Upadhyay takes charge as chief sales officer, both part of what managing director Abhishek Khaitan calls a consciously built next-generation leadership bench.
“At Radico Khaitan, our growth has always been powered by people,” Khaitan said. “True leadership is not imported, it is cultivated.” He added that empowering internal talent ensures continuity while keeping the company globally competitive and future-ready.
Madan, with over 20 years of experience across global sales and marketing, will drive brand architecture, marketing strategy, and the premiumisation agenda, including travel retail. Upadhyay, who has 25 years in the industry and was most recently national sales head, will oversee distribution expansion and execution across markets.
The leadership reshuffle comes amid Radico’s intensified focus on premium spirits, a segment driving higher margins and international growth. Last year, Ajay Kakkar was brought on to head the Premium On-Trade vertical, targeting modern and institutional channels to boost presence in high-growth segments.
Meanwhile, Amar Sinha stepped down as chief operating officer after contributing across multiple growth phases. Khaitan acknowledged Sinha’s role in supporting the company’s trajectory, while Sinha described his tenure as “an absolute privilege,” crediting Khaitan’s leadership for shaping the company’s strategic direction.
With a homegrown leadership bench and a clear premium agenda, Radico Khaitan is set to accelerate its global expansion while doubling down on brand elevation and market impact.
