Multiplex chain PVR Inox on August 6 reported its consolidated net loss narrowed to Rs 54 crore in the quarter ended June 30, 2025. It reported consolidated net loss of Rs 179 crore in the year-ago period.
The firm's consolidated revenue rose 23% to Rs 1,469 crore in Q1FY26 as against Rs 1,191 crore in Q1FY25.
At 1:45 pm on August 6, PVR Inox shares were trading 1% lower at Rs 1,026 apiece.
The top multiplex chain's Managing Director, Ajay Bijli said that FY26 has begun on a positive note, with Q1 delivering healthy growth across key operating and financial metrics.
"The momentum has been supported by a well-performing and steady content slate, giving us confidence in the year ahead. With a robust pipeline of films across Hindi, Hollywood, and Regional cinema, we expect FY26 to be a strong year for the exhibition business," he said.
Hindi and Hollywood films led the charge in Q1FY26. A total of 10 films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark including three films which crossed the Rs 200 crore mark.
Bollywood box office collections of PVR INOX surged 38% Year-on-Year (YoY), fueled by successful releases like Raid 2, Sitaare Zameen Par, Kesari Chapter 2, Housefull 5, and Jaat. Each of these five films crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, with three of them surpassing the Rs 200 crore mark.
Hollywood titles, where PVR INOX holds a substantial market share, saw 72% YoY growth. Franchises like Mission Impossible, Final Destination Bloodlines, Ballerina, and the major event film F1 delivered strong results, particularly in premium and experiential formats like IMAX and 4DX which recorded 20 percent YoY growth in admissions.
Regional cinema remained steady, with notable contributions from Tamil’s Good Bad Ugly, Malayalam’s Thudarum, and sleeper successes like Tamil-langugae film Tourist Family.
During the quarter, the multiplex opened 20 new screens of which 14 were under FOCO and Asset-Light models. Additionally, 55 new screens are signed currently under FOCO and 72 under the Asset-Light model. No screen closures occurred in the quarter.
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