“Starting a Cinema Hall”
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@GAURAV, Please Go Through Our Recent Queries You Will Get All Answers.

@GAURAV, you can open a 100 seat cinema at a very economical budget, apart from land it will require only 40 lacs, Mudit

@VIKAS TAYAL, Dear Mr tayal, Our parent company M/s Starworld cinemas is operating a number of Multiplexes, we are also interested in expansion in territories such as korba, however, for a joint venture the JV partner should have at least 1.land 2. funds for construction of the building. our company shall be investing in the interiors , all other related equipments. if you are interested then send details at starworldcinemas@gmail.com

@sahendra singh, There Are So Many Things To Decide Before Making Budget Like Ticket Price, Population, Geo. & demo. Analysis  etc. I always Recommend To Open At Least Two Screens Cinema To Get Good Return. You have to take NOC’s from all departments (areas of cinemas) and then the license. The liasoning team will work on this part as govt. bodies are involved in the process. The ratio becomes 20-80% and the major chunk goes to the brand. Contact Good Consultant To Get Your Work Done. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@sujeet shetti, Request You All To Go Through Our Past Posts To Get All Your Answers (If It Is The Same Question). You Have Not Mentioned Any Of Your Plans (How Many Seats, Screens etc). Approx Budget You Can Calculate By Multiplying 35-40K Per Seats.  In Karnataka You Will Also Get Tax Exemption, if certain screens are dedicated for Kannada Movies. You Need Professionals To Execute Your Plan From Start To End. You have to take NOC’s from all departments (areas of cinemas) and then the license. The liasoning team will work on this part as govt. bodies are involved in the process. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@Ankit Parikh, As Per Your Plan If We Consider 125 Seats For Each Screens Then Cost Of Multiplex Would Be Approx 1.5 CR(B class cinema) But For Budget Theater Cost Would Be Around 50-60 Lacs. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@venu, YOU NEED ABOUT 50 LAC OF INVESTMENT FOR GOOD CINEMA AND 30 LAC IF YOU WANT A REGULAR NON AIR CONDITIONED CINEMA

@Moses, It’s not clear what type of theater you are planning, 10-15 seats theater?? as mentioned above.

Set up Includes Work from Start to End Like land, civil, interior, sound, acoustic, projection, screens etc.  As far as licensing process is concerned, many government offices are involved in the process expert will look after all these works. Any doubts do call/write.

@PVR, We Would Recommend You To Plan For At least Two Screens Theater Capacity Of 150 Seats Each To Give Public More Options And Get Quick Recovery too.You will require up to 10k sq ft area to construct the same (depend on quality work, more facilities more land) and cost Is Decided After Architectural Plan Only But Approx Would Up To 1.75 cr. Theater Type(A/B/C) Will Be Decided After Demographical & Geographical Study Of The Area. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@Dhananjay singh, First Of All Need To Hire One Multiplex Consultant To Execute Your Plan If You Are Not From The Same Sector. There Are Certain Things For Cinema Setup Like Area, Land, Cost, NOCs, Then Start Technical Work From Architectural Design To Operation. For Detail You Can Go Through My Past Posts. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@Barai, Request To Everyone, Always Mention Your State, District & Place Before Asking Any Question To Help You With Accurate Information. You Will Require 6-7K sq ft Area (including parking) And Cost Would Be Decided As Per The Quality Work But Approx Cost Would Be Up To 50 Lacs(C class theater). Any Doubts Do Call/Write.  

@Rajpal More, First Of All We Do Pre-launch Analysis To Take Call On Opening The Cinema Hall In That Particular Area Then Require Cost, Land & NOCs. After that We Start From Architectural Work To Get Actual Costing As Per The Quality Work Followed By Civil, Interior, Sound, Acoustic, Screens, Projection, Electric, Licensing etc. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.  

For cinema business following considerations are necessary

1. Location:- Most important..even a difference of 2/3 KM can make a huge difference

2. Affordability:- investment in fitout and ticket rates should be kept moderate..since cinema survives on repeat value.

3. Operational expenses:- if you are operating a small cinema then you have to see that operational expenses to not make a dent in your pocket.

@deepak, You need 3500 to 4000 sq space of at-least 13 ft height. investment will be Rs 35.00 lac for complete project for further details write to miniplex.cinema@gmail.com, Mudit

@deepak, Personally We Would Not Recommend You To Open A Single Screen Theater with This Less Capacity As Your Recovery (break even) Will Take Long Time And If You Do It In The Squeezed (below minimal) Budget  then Quality Will Be Lost Completely. If You Are Already Targeting 150 Seats Better Plan 100-120 Seater Two Screens. Your Revenue Will Be Almost Double And You Can Take Advantage As Situated In Tax Free State. Budget Totally Depend On The Quality You Are Expecting. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@RAMESH JOSHI, You need good consultant to give detailed information and to execute the same If you are new to this industry, not possible to write whole story here. There are so many things to look after in the process of opening a cinema like Architect, Civil work, electrical, Seats, sound, liasoning, projection, programming etc. Rajasthan is the best option to open a movie theater as tax exemption provides quick recovery. You Will Require Max 3K sq ft And Costing (depend on the quality work) Would Be Approx Rs. 50K (Standard Quality).  We will recommend you to plan at least two screens multiplex for good return at the Minimum Increased price. For any doubts do write/call.

@davinder walia, First of all you are planning multiplex in a state where tax exemption is available which will help you to generate good revenue, no risk factor. You need to mention all details like how many seats, screens, your budget, land etc. then only we will be able to guide you properly. You can call/write us to get all your answers as we are working on two projects in Punjab.

@davinder walia, look for space of abt 6000 sqft with height of  14ft , you can accommodate 2 screens , projection, lobby , box etc. exp will be min 30 to 35 lac, mudit

@ajay arora, Now Trend Has Changed From Single Screen To Multiplex Because Of Multiple Movie Options At The Same Time. You Can Plan Single screen Theater with the Capacity Of 120-150 Seats or Multiplex as You Have Almost 9K Area (Back Area). There Are So Many Things To Look After Before Opening A cinema Hall And Sound Proofing (Acoustic Work) Is One Of Those, So Don’t Worry About That. First Of All You Need To Get Your Area Surveyed By Expert To Examine The Possibility.  No Risk Factor Involved As Far As Investment Is Concerned As You Will Also Get Tax Exemption From The Government To Get Your Recovery Quick. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@ajay arora, we have done a similar project at Allahabad, you can visit the site and have a look at the final operational property. Al formalities can be taken care off. Mudit

@lilen subba, We Are In Talk With A Person From Khaprel Area For The Same. Plan For Two Screens Theater Capacity Of 150 Seats Each To Give Public More Options And Get Quick Recovery too. You will require up to 8k sq ft area to construct the same (depend on quality work, more facilities more land) and cost Is Decided After Architectural Plan Only But Approx Would Up To 1.15 cr. Theater Type(A/B/C) Will Be Decided After Demographical & Geographical Study Of The Area. There Is Tax Exemption In WB. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@sachin athashere, You have enough land to build Movie Theater and cost would be around 70 lacs (standard) as costing totally depends on quality work (class A/B/C). This Costing includes all expenses start to end. We are working on one project in your area so, you can visit us. Any doubts do call/write.

@Garid, India in divided in following film territories

1. Bombay(Mahrashtra,Gujrat)
2. Delhi& U.P. (U.P.,Uttaranchal ,Delhi)
3. Punjab(Punjab,Haryana,J&k,Himachal)
4. Bihar & Bengal (Bihar,West Bengal, Orissa,N.E.States)
5. C.I.& C.P.(Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh,Rajasthan,)
6. South (Karnataka,Tamilnadu,Andra Pradesh,Kerala)
   
   so you first decide , in which area you want to start business

@GAURAV SHANI, As per the detail provided by you, costing For new Construction would be approx 1.15 cr(standard) from nutshell to making it operational. As far As Refurbishment (for the single screen) Is Concerned It Will Cost Approx 30 lacs but totally depends on the quality work. There is tax exemption in Uttrakhand & UP (Terms& Conditions) which can be worked out By Your liasoning Team Only. Any Doubts Do Call/Write.

@GAURAV SHANI, e of electrical system. Gaurav,
1. You have to submit detailed plans to ETO office for approval for conversion of cinema in to 2/3 screen multiplex
2. After approval, investment in following heads has to be done
a.Civil (for conversion in to 2 screen
b. elctrical :- change in electrical system
c. Seats:- new seating system
d. Interiors:- new acoustic treatment
e. Sound and projection system:- new system
the cost of all above depends upon the quality you desire or the budget t you propose for this venture.
it can be as low  as 60 lacs and as high as 2.0 cr

@Harshit Singhal, you require 4000 sqmt of land or say 43040 sqft of land for multiplex, this is a precondition in the govt g.o.

@Harshit Singhal, Yes, Tax exemption is available in U.P. with some terms and conditions. We will have to see your area and plan accordingly it can be decided. For detail call/write.

@DEBASHIS SARKAR, First Of All You Need To Hire Consultant To Execute Your Plan As Many Departments Involved.

For 200 Seats Miniplex You Will Require Maximum 60 Lacs (Standard) But The Actual Could Be Calculated After Setting Scale Of The Quality Work.  Any Doubts Do Call/write.

@shrinivas, You Can Consult With Different Banks And They Will Help You In This Matter As This Is A Big Industry Now. This Industry Is Booming And Government Is Providing Many Facilities To Promote Cineplex/Multiplex Culuture. 

@sanu khan, Dear Sanu, you require about 20000 sq ft of land for your requirement, a cinema can be built on the top floor, however you have to make your mind regarding lofts & escalators. a low budget cinema can be built in as low as 30 lac. but it will be just a basic cinema. mudit

@dhananjay singh, There is tax exemption in Bihar for multiplex,  you need land, about 2500 mts for a proper multiplex. investment in building will be about 100 lacs and in fitout(all equipment) it shall be 200 lacs

@sanu khan, height of cinema has to be minimum 14 ft, 2k projection is 25 lacs. u may take projector on rent from ufo. detailed reply is not possible on this forum

@sanu khan, Standard Height Of the Theater Should Be 19 ft And Always Think Of Getting Complete Projection System On Rent From UFO. Sound Proofing Is Compulsory In Cinema Hall Which Is Called Acoustic Work And It Will Be Planned By Architect. We will Suggest You To Talk To Expert In Detail To Get All Your Queries Solved. There Is Tax Exemption In Bihar Under Some Terms & Condition. 

@Harshit singhal, IP is made on 4000 sq mt of land, vijaya is an old cinema, there this condition is exempted. road of 24 mts, for this you have to see the master plan of the city, it it is proposed to be 24 mts then you will get the permission

@Sumit, We deal in the following types of systems: Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Electric. 7D cinema seats are assembled with 6 hydraulic cylinders (6 DoF). The movies are 3-D, typically, having physical effects which includes: Air, Water, Smoke, Fog, Snow, Fire etc. Cost totally depends on the quality work (theater rype) and place starts from 80 lacs to 1.50 cr. Any doubts do call/write.

@Vandana jain, Cost totally depends on the quality work (theater type) and place, Cost of Theatre setup starts from 80 lacs to 1.50 cr. There are basic theater doing business in the market but somewhere quality is being compromised. You need to hire consultant available in the market, you can also contact us. Any doubts do call/write.

@Vandana jain, There are a number of amusement ride supplier , who are manufacturing 5d, 6d cinemas,  The cost depends upon the equipment you buy such as projectors and Numatic system. The problem with any 5/6/7 D system is that the maintenance cost of Numatic system is very high and the films which you get are limited. How ever you can visit website of "Indian amusement association" for list of suppliers of 5/6/7 D system. Mudit

@Er.Somnath Singh, Dear Mr. Somnath, You can plan 2 screens multiplex (pvr is just a brand) on the second or third floor of shopping complex with the capacity of 400 seats in total. Max 7K sq ft area would be enough for the said multiplex and Cost would be approx 1.75 Cr but costing is completely depends on the quality work and same would be decided after getting detailed description of your area. You need multiplex expert to execute your plan as liasoning part is very crucial in this business so make your plan carefully. Any doubts do call/write.

@Kunal Agarwal, You can plan two screens theater, capacity and ticket rate would be finalized once pre-analysis report will come of your area. You will require the service of multiplex expert who can make concept design and execute the same for you as many department involved for complete execution like Architectural, Civil, Interior, exterior, Sound, Acoustic, Projection, Seats, Screens, Liaisoning, Electrical, Hvac etc. To open a multiplex in J&K is very lucrative business as you will get tax exmption too. Any doubts do call/write. 

@Kunal Agarwal, Costing is finalized once the concept of complete project is clear but here we can assume the same. If we consider two screens multiplex with the capacity of 120 each then cost would be approx 1.50CR (standard), in multiplex business cost is very flexible depends on the ticket price and client budget. For pre-analysis report you need to talk over phone to give answers of some specific points.

@jaydeep, Dear Jaydeep, as per your requirement max 4K sq ft area would be enough including all necessary norms and cost for the same would be approx 70 lacs (standard). Costing totally depends on the quality work as it can vary from 30 to 70 lacs (type A/B/C). As far as process is concerned first get permission from local authority for construction then get your concept passed by concerned department but if you are not from this industry then let it handle by expert. Personal advice, think of more seats to get quick return. Any doubts do call/write.

@Sourabh Gupta, First of all you should plan for two screens to get fast recovery, you will require 8 to 10K sq ft area for 500 seats of two screens multiplex and cost would be around 1.70cr(standard including construction). You will get five years tax exemption in MP. As far as open theater is concerned, not too much cost involved but need to decide the actual concept and design for the same. Any doubts do call/write. 

@jaydeep, Cost for paper works depend on the locality and the person who will be looking after. You can even start with 40 lacs but when talk about quality you need to work on what kind of quality works you are looking for. See Jaydeep, here we can provide you very basic answers as we are not aware of your locality and your want of quality work. If you are serious then sit with expert and discuss the same. Any doubts do call/write.