Multilingual Bollywood releases hit logistics wall as Miraj, Cinepolis flag dubbing and certification delays

Pan-Indian release strategy is straining cinema operations, with chains like Miraj Entertainment and Cinepolis India citing dubbing, censor certification and print delivery delays that force last-minute show cancellations. With opening weekends contributing up to 50% of a film's lifetime box office, coordination gaps directly hit exhibitor revenue.

— Filed Tue, 12 May, 2026, 12:01 IST · Source Mint · Industry · Updated

Bollywood's multilingual releases face dubbing, certification and logistics delays, causing show cancellations. Cinema chains like Miraj and Cinepolis flag coordination gaps as pan-Indian releases scale, with opening weekends driving up to 50% of box office revenue.