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Maharashtra’s First Inflatable Theatre Debuts in Maoist-Impacted Gadchiroli

PictureTime's 120-seat, high-tech mobile cinema opens with 'Chhaava,' aiming to bring affordable entertainment and cultural outreach to underserved regions.

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Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava Becomes First Film To Screen At Inflatable Theatre In Maharashtra's Gadchiroli

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.