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PVR Q1 profit increases 3% to Rs. 443 mn
MUMBAI: PVR Limited announced its audited standalone and consolidated financial results for the quarter and year ended 30 June, 2017.
The consolidated revenues for quarter ended June, 2017 was Rs 6.53 billion as compared to Rs 5.79 billion during the corresponding period of last year, up by 13%.
Consolidated EBITDA for the quarter was Rs. 1.29 billion as against Rs 1.23 billion in the same period last year, up by 4%. Consolidated PAT for the quarter was Rs. 443 million as against Rs 432 million in the same period last year, up by 3%.
The box office revenues for the quarter were up by 11% from Rs 3080 million to Rs 3430 million. F&B revenues were up by 12% from Rs 1.48 billion to Rs 1.65 billion led by strong growth of spend per head. Advertising revenues showed a stellar growth of 31% & increased to Rs 674 million as compared to Rs 515 million.
During the first quarter PVR added a total of 8 screens (5 screen in Chennai & 3 screen in Kota) and currently operates a network of 587 screens spread over 128 properties in 51 cities across the country. The company intends to add approx. 65-70 screens in FY 17-18.
Commenting on the results and performance, PVR Ltd CMD Ajay Bijli said, “For 20 years, we have worked ardently to take India to the movies with new and innovative offerings like Gold Class, Director’s Cut, Plush recliners, IMAX, 4DX, Playhouse, PXL, Dolby Atmos, VR Lounge, Vkaao to add more layers of excitement and joy to the cinematic experience of our customers. It has been the propeller of our growth engine over the years & it shall continue for years to come. We are the leading multiplex player in India and will soon surpass the 600 screens mark.”
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
