Vikram's 'Veera Dheera Sooran' Makes History as First Film Screened in Tamil Nadu's Premier Inflatable Theatre
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Synopsis
On March 28, S U Arunkumar's action thriller 'Veera Dheera Sooran' starring Chiyaan Vikram became the first film shown at Tamil Nadu's inaugural inflatable digital theatre in Bommidi, marking a significant advancement in accessible cinema.
Key Takeaways
- ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’ is the first film screened at Tamil Nadu's inflatable theatre.
- PictureTime aims to make cinema accessible beyond metropolitan areas.
- The theatre features Dolby 5.1 surround sound and high-definition projection.
- Significant dignitaries attended the grand opening event.
- PictureTime bridges the cinema gap in underdeveloped regions.
Chennai, Mar 28 (NationPress) Director S U Arunkumar's captivating action thriller ‘Veera Dheera Sooran’, starring actor Chiyaan Vikram in the lead role, made history on Thursday by becoming the inaugural film to be showcased at The PictureTime MFR Cinema, Tamil Nadu's first inflatable digital theatre located in Bommidi.
PictureTime, an innovative mobile digital cinema company, launched this state-of-the-art theatre on Thursday evening. The theatre's debut featured a grand screening of Chiyaan Vikram's 'Veera Dheera Sooran - Part 2', representing a pivotal moment in delivering world-class cinema to underrepresented areas.
The PictureTime MFR Cinema is a fully equipped, transportable digital theatre featuring a 140-seat inflatable structure, equipped with Dolby 5.1 surround sound, high-definition projection, and various facilities including a booking office, power generator, and food and beverage counter.
The grand inauguration was graced by several dignitaries, including Tamil Nadu State Police DIG R Jayanthi, who served as the chief guest for the evening, alongside director Gopi Nainar and lyricist and film writer Mr. Anbu Deepan.
Founder and CEO of PictureTime, Sushil Chaudhary, highlighted the significance of making cinema accessible to all, stating, “With Tamil Nadu’s first inflatable digital theatre, we are redefining movie-watching for audiences beyond metros. We’re thrilled to begin this journey in Bommidi with 'Veera Dheera Sooran.'”
Emphasizing the aim of nurturing a more robust movie-watching culture, MFR Cinemas owner Dr M.F Ramesh remarked, “This collaboration ensures that high-quality cinematic experiences reach every corner of Tamil Nadu, fostering a stronger movie culture in semi-urban and rural areas.”
In alignment with this vision, filmmaker Gopi Nainar commented, “Cinema has the power to reflect society, challenge perspectives, and inspire change. Initiatives like PictureTime’s inflatable theatres are crucial in ensuring that powerful storytelling reaches audiences who might otherwise be left out of the theatrical experience.”
With India grappling with a significant screen shortage, PictureTime is effectively bridging the gap by operating in 15 locations across 9 states, transforming the movie-watching experience for millions, and ensuring premium entertainment reaches areas where it is most needed. A second theatre is already in the works to open soon in Chengam, Tamil Nadu.
