Overview
- PictureTime launched Maharashtra's first inflatable theatre on May 22, 2025, in Gadchiroli, a remote and underserved district impacted by Maoist activity.
- The air-conditioned, 120-seat theatre is equipped with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, digital projection, and push-back seating for a premium cinema experience.
- The initiative operates under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) with the Municipal Corporation of Gadchiroli, with PictureTime managing programming and operations.
- Tickets are priced affordably at Rs 100–150 to ensure accessibility for the local population, with plans for regular screenings of Marathi and Hindi films.
- This marks a continuation of PictureTime's mission to democratize cinema, following similar projects in Ladakh, Kishtwar, and other remote regions.