PVR Inox turns to sports, concerts and comedy to lift multiplex footfall

PVR Inox is expanding alternate programming—from IPL and World Cup screenings to concerts and comedy—to improve screen utilisation and F&B spend. The format drew 250,000 admissions in Q1FY27, with a ₹409 average ticket price versus ₹273 overall.

— Filed Mon, 3 Aug, 2026, 16:59 IST · Source Business Standard · Companies · Updated

PVR Inox is expanding IPL, World Cup, concert, comedy and other alternate programming to raise screen utilisation and food-and-beverage spending. Such content generated 250,000 admissions in Q1FY27, with a ₹409 ticket price, nearly 50% above its overall average.

Why this matters

No related recent PVR Inox signals were provided. Alternate programming broadens its use of multiplex screens beyond films, targeting higher ticket yields and food-and-beverage spend.

Footfall is steady, with 564 signals in the past 90 days; no QoQ comparison was provided.