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Surat gets the big picture as Rajhans rolls out city’s first Imax screen
MUMBAI: Surat’s moviegoers no longer need to pack a bag for a big-screen pilgrimage to Mumbai or Ahmedabad, the Imax revolution has finally arrived at home. Rajhans Cinemas has unveiled Gujarat’s latest cinematic crown jewel: an Imax auditorium inside Rajhans Cinemas Precia, one of India’s largest multiplexes.
The numbers are as grand as the screen itself. Precia houses 14 screens, more than 3,000 seats, and now a 400-seat Imax hall boasting a massive curved display, ultra-crisp laser projection, and immersive Imax 3D. The upgrade is designed to pull audiences into the action with eye-popping visuals and seat-rumbling sound, a far cry from the flat fare of regular screens.
Imax has long been the preserve of India’s metros, with installations in Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Ahmedabad. For Surat cinephiles, it often meant long trips just to catch a blockbuster in its biggest form. That’s changing fast since launch, Rajhans’ Imax shows have been sold out, fuelled by repeat visits and glowing word-of-mouth.
Rajhans Cinemas isn’t stopping there. With 160 screens already operating nationwide, the chain has 65 more under development across 15 cities, from Noida and Gurgaon to Vizag and Hyderabad, all set to open by mid-2026.
“This isn’t just a new screen, it’s a landmark in Surat’s cinematic journey,” says Rajhans Group chairman Jayesh Desai. “We’re not just elevating the movie experience; we’re introducing a new era of storytelling that engages all the senses.”
For India’s fast-growing regional cities, the message is clear: the days of settling for “good enough” entertainment are over. With premium formats like IMAX moving beyond metros, the blockbuster experience is becoming a hometown affair.
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Zee5 and Applause Entertainment team up for whodunnit ‘Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa’
Rajat Kapoor directs star-studded murder mystery streaming from 10 April.
MUMBAI: Zee5 is serving up another killer collaboration and this time, the murder mystery comes with a generous side of dark humour and family dysfunction. The streaming platform has partnered with Applause Entertainment and Mithya Talkies to bring Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa, a fresh, twisted whodunnit written and directed by acclaimed filmmaker and actor Rajat Kapoor. The film will stream exclusively on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
The movie reimagines the classic murder mystery genre with a contemporary, darkly comic edge. It revolves around a group of friends and family who smile, drink, and celebrate together until the silence snaps and long-buried secrets spill out. The stellar ensemble cast includes Vinay Pathak, Ranvir Shorey, Waluscha De Sousa, Saurabh Shukla, Chandrachoor Rai, Neil Bhoopalam, Koel Purie, Palomi Ghosh, and Rajat Kapoor himself.
This latest offering continues the successful partnership between Zee5 and Applause Entertainment, which has previously delivered diverse hits such as Mithya, Bloody Brothers, and Jab Khuli Kitaab.
&TV Business Head of hindi Zee5 and chief channel officer Kaveri Das said, “Our collaboration with Applause Entertainment has consistently delivered distinct, high-impact storytelling. Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa is a natural progression, reinforcing our focus on genre-led content with a compelling whodunnit premise and a strong ensemble cast.”
Applause Entertainment business head for movies Sunil Chainani added, “This film adds yet another compelling layer to our slate with Rajat Kapoor’s unmistakable voice.”
Rajat Kapoor shared, “What interested me was not just the mechanics of a whodunnit, but the emotional violence that precedes physical violence. These are people who smile at each other, but there’s so much that is not said.”
The film promises razor-sharp writing, layered performances, and simmering tension, inviting viewers not just to solve the crime but to unravel the complex relationships at its heart.
If you love a good murder mystery served with wit and emotional depth, Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa looks set to be your next addictive watch. Mark your calendars, the whodunnit drops on Hindi Zee5 from 10 April.
