Summary
PVR INOX experienced a considerable rebound in Bollywood viewership in Q1 FY26, with ticket office collections rising 38% YoY, sustained by hits like Raid 2 and Housefull 5. Hollywood likewise contributed highly, growing 72% YoY. Efforts like ‘Blockbuster Tuesdays’ enhanced tramp, while alternate shows got traction.
PVR INOX reported a robust rebound in Bollywood viewership in the very first quarter of FY26, with 5 Hindi movies crossing the Rs 100 crore mark and adding to a 38 %year-on-year rise in the business’s domestic ticket office collections.
“Bollywood ticket office collections of PVR INOX rose 38% YoY, sustained by effective releases like Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Jaat. Each of these 5 movies crossed the 100 crore mark, with 3 of them exceeding the 200 crore mark– highlighting a more well balanced and constant efficiency,” PVR INOX stated on Wednesday.
The business likewise saw strong efficiency from Hollywood titles, where it holds a significant market share.
Hollywood ticket office profits grew 72% YoY, driven by significant worldwide franchises such as Mission Impossible, Final Destination: Bloodlines, Ballerina, and the occasion movie F1. Premium formats like IMAX and 4DX contributed considerably to this momentum, with a 20% YoY development in admissions.
Regional movie theater stayed constant in Q1, with noteworthy contributions from Tamil title Good Bad Ugly, Malayalam release Thudarum, and surprise hits like Tourist Family (Tamil), assisting keep a varied material pipeline throughout languages, PVR INOX stated.
Tramp initiatives drive engagement
In line with its ‘Manufacturing Footfalls’ method, the business introduced ‘Blockbuster Tuesdays’ in April, using tickets beginning at simply 99. The effort brought almost 1 million brand-new and lapsed transactors back to movie theaters, considerably improving weekday step.
PVR INOX likewise increase alternate shows– consisting of re-releases, live screenings of IPL matches, performances, and stand-up funny programs– which jointly drew over 5 lakh admissions throughout the quarter.
These efforts show the growing appeal of non-traditional material and enhance the business’s positioning of movie theaters as multipurpose home entertainment locations.
The quarter likewise dealt with headwinds from external interruptions. The business approximated a loss of almost 6– 7 lakh admissions due to aspects such as ‘Operation Sindoor’, demonstrations surrounding the release of the Punjabi movie Akaal, and the indefinite suspension of the expected Sardaarji 3.
“FY ’26 has actually started on a favorable note, with Q1 providing healthy development throughout essential operating and monetary metrics. The momentum has actually been supported by a well-performing and consistent material slate, offering us self-confidence in the year ahead. With a robust pipeline of movies throughout Hindi, Hollywood, and Regional movie theater, we anticipate FY ’26 to be a strong year for the exhibit organization. Our focus stays on thrilling audiences through ingenious efforts, sustaining expense discipline, and continuing to construct long-lasting worth for all our stakeholders,” stated Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR INOX Ltd.
