Coimbatore, November 14, 2008… BIG Cinemas, part of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group and India's leading entertainment conglomerate Adlabs Films, announced the opening of its first cinema in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.  Movie lovers in Coimbatore now will experience world-class cinema viewing, along with host of premium services.

After few months of architectural and technical renovation, KG BIG Cinemas has been transformed remarkably to give guests the true BIG experience. BIG Cinemas had tied up with KG Cinemas in April 2008. The cinema has been non-operational from August 2008 due to the refurbishment.

Tushar Dhingra, COO - BIG Cinemas commented, “We are happy to offer the BIG experience to cinema lovers in this region with our newly refurbished cinema. Our focus has been to constantly innovate and provide a world class movie experience. We have received a favourable response from the KG BIG Cinemas’ moviegoers previously and are keen on increasing their enthusiasm.”

The refurbished KG BIG Cinemas is now equipped with air-conditioned auditoriums, plush push-back seats, floor lights, delicious food and beverage offerings, and a beautiful ambience both inside and outside the auditorium. KG BIG Cinemas will raise the bar of cinematic experience forever in Coimbatore.

While maintaining the original charm of the building, the cinema has also been refurbished with digital sound systems and superior Xenon projection systems in order to provide an international cinematic experience. For easy procurement of tickets, KG BIG Cinemas has increased the number of Box Office counters, and also offers for the first time Internet booking options.

“Coimbatore is considered to be the Manchester of South India with a booming textile sector, engineering hub and plans for major IT players to start operations in the city. We are excited to see that our locations have transformed into destinations for guests who want to view movies in the most powerful format. We also see immense potential for this property thanks to its strategic location at Bungalow Road, Race Course,” added Tushar Dhingra.

With four screens and a total capacity of 2325 seats, the multiplex is designed to assure utmost cinematic comforts and services.


About Adlabs Films Ltd:  (BSE: 532399, NSE: "ADLABSFILM")

Adlabs Films Limited (www.adlabsfilms.com), a member of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is India’s fastest growing film and entertainment services company. Adlabs has a dominant and comprehensive presence in Film Services: Motion Picture Processing and DI, Film Restoration, Digital Mastering, Studios and Equipment rentals.

Adlabs Films also operates BIG Cinemas India's largest cinema chain with about 400 screens spread across India, US and Malaysia. It has a significant presence in the film distribution space with a nationwide presence across India as well as offices in London, New York, Los Angeles and Malaysia. Adlabs' television venture, Synergy Adlabs, is among the top players in the television programming industry.


About BIG Cinemas

BIG Cinemas, a division of Adlabs Films Limited (www.adlabsfilms.com), a member of the Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group, is India’s largest cinema chain with about 400 screens spread across India, US and Malaysia. After pioneering the IMAX experience in India, it recently launched 3D and 6D technology and is the only cinema chain to screen films in all three formats. It is also launching the first megaplexes in the country.