MUMBAI: Cinépolis, the world’s fourth largest cinema chain and India’s first international exhibitor, has launched its 5-screen, 100 per cent digital multiplex at Mangalore.

The multiplex with 1,233 seats brings together Real D, the world’s best 3D technology, Hollywood standard 2k digital screens and 7.1 Dolby digital audio.

After Bengaluru, this is the second Cinépolis multiplex in Karnataka.

Cinépolis India managing director and country head Milan Saini said, “We are pleased to open the biggest and best cinema of Mangalore. Our patrons can look forward to enjoying a truly world class movie going experience with our state of the art cinemas which are conveniently located in the heart of the city and in the best mall of the city. "

Added Cinépolis business head - exhibition Ashish Shukla, “After an overwhelming response to our international product quality in Bengaluru, we are extremely happy to introduce the same at Mangalore. Along with a truly international movie watching experience through audio and video, the multiplex will offer an indulging experience at our VIP Cinemas. Another added attraction at Cinépolis is ‘Coffee tree’, an in-house coffee shop which will feature a wide range of freshly prepared gourmet food and beverages.”

For the first few weeks, Cinepolis has set a special introductory price offer starting at Rs 80 for normal seats and Rs130 for VIP seats. “

Cinépolis currently operates at Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Bengaluru, Patna, Surat, Ludhiana, and Bhopal. Starting 2012 with 32 screens, Cinépolis has added 17 more screens until now, making it one of the fastest growing multiplex chains in the country. With the addition of Cinépolis Mangalore, Cinépolis now stands at a total of 49 screens across all four geographic zones.