IMAX in India: a Quick Map
India has a fast-growing network of IMAX screens, most operated inside PVR INOX and Cinepolis multiplexes in the major metros. They range from full IMAX with Laser auditoriums to the landmark Prasads IMAX in Hyderabad - historically one of the largest IMAX screens in the world. Here's how to choose, and where to sit once you do.
Notable IMAX Locations
- Hyderabad - Prasads IMAX: a giant-screen landmark and one of India's most famous IMAX venues.
- Mumbai: multiple PVR INOX IMAX screens across Phoenix and other premium malls.
- Delhi NCR: several IMAX with Laser auditoriums in leading multiplexes.
- Bengaluru: IMAX screens in major mall complexes such as Orion.
- Chennai, Pune, Kolkata: growing IMAX presence in flagship PVR INOX sites.
🎟️ Tip: check the IMAX type
Look for “IMAX with Laser” on the booking page - it's brighter and sharper than older xenon digital IMAX. We explain the difference in IMAX 70mm vs digital.
What to Look For
- Screen height: taller screens (closer to 1.43:1) are the most immersive.
- Laser vs xenon: laser wins on brightness, contrast and colour.
- Genuine IMAX vs “IMAX-branded”: confirm it's a true IMAX auditorium, not just a large screen.
Best Seat Once You're There
Whichever venue you pick, the seating rule is the same: centre column, roughly two-thirds back. See the full reasoning in best seat in IMAX, and preview the exact view in the 3D simulator before you book.
Further reading: Prasads IMAX (Wikipedia) · IMAX (Wikipedia)