The PVR Inox Limited today finished its audited standalone and integrated financial results for the quarter and the 12 -month duration on 31 March 2025. FY’25 was influenced by an uneven release calendar at the box office, marked by inconsistent material availability. Both Bollywood and Hollywood contributed to the company’s overall gross box office revenue by 9%. The Hindi box office collection fell 26%, mainly due to a 14% decrease in the film release, the absence of major superstar -led titles and several adjournment. Hollywood’s revenue has declined by 28%, which reflects the impact of last year’s strike and a decrease tentpole slate. In contrast, a notable 153% increase was seen in Hindi-dubbed films, such as a nationwide hits. Pushpa 2 And Kalki, Large-scale PAN-India stories underlining the appetite of the increasing audience.
PVR Inox Report FY25 dip 9% at the box office; Hindi revenue below 26%, Hollywood up to 28%
Chorus The fourth quarter emerged as the highest grossing film, earning around 700 crores at the box office, followed by a strong performance. Vicious architectural (Telugu), Skyforce, Impuan (Malayalam), Daku Maharaj (Telugu), game changer (Telugu), Python (Tamil), and Vidamuirchi (Tamil). March, in particular, was in a subdued month, in which Impuran and Sikander were released by the end of the month. Whereas with the Life Time Box Office of INR 125 CRS, Ampuran strengthened its place among the highest grossing Malayalam films of all times, Alexander The INR 130 CR was considered, especially its high-profile cast and production scale, relative to the expectations with the life time collection of CR.
Despite the ongoing industry-wide challenges from a constrained pipeline of Hindi and English release, the company remained unwavering to deliver on four strategic priorities mentioned earlier in the year. We actively evolved from passively managing footfall to generate them – a change that outlines our active approach to the construction of audiences and demand. Our focus on curated re-reliefs was beautifully paid, 7.1 million aged footfalls were added and contributed to about INR 124 crores in gross ticket sales.
The company celebrated the spirit of cinema through the days of four cinema lovers and the successful execution of a National Cinema Day, which offers a low ticket as INR 99. These five days made 3.4 million filmmakers an impressive in ouraters alone. Construction on this success, we launched the blockbuster on Tuesday, a weekly price-driven initiative with tickets priced at Rs 99 or Rs 149, which aims to pursue cinema as a weekly habit and increase access to wide audiences.
Throughout the year, we remained focused on disciplined cost adaptation. Rent and Cam – Our biggest fixed cost – we achieved a savings of INR 57 crores through strict talks. On a comparable screen basis, the total fixed cost increased a modest 0.6% yoy, while the fixed cost declined by 0.4% yoy except rent and CAM. In particular, more than the five-year horizon (FY’20-FY’25), our total fixed cost per screen has increased in CAGR of only 0.8%, which is far below 5.3%, the economy-wide CPI inflation.
According to our profitability and operational efficiency objectives, we continued to rationalize our screen portfolio, shut down 72 screens and 77 new opening a year. Our current screen portfolio is on 1,743 screens in 352 theaters in 111 cities of India and Sri Lanka.
As part of our ongoing transition in a capital-light growth model, we recently opened two management-operated cinemas in Raipur (5 screens) and Jabalpur (4 screens). In addition, 23 cinemas with a joint 101 screen are signed under the capital light model and are expected to come in the next 12–24 months. This strategic axle is expected to reduce our new screen capex and reduce long -term permanent growth.
In a year marked by the volatility of earning, the company strengthened its financial position by reducing the net loan from INR 14,304 MN by March 31, 2023, on 31 March, 2025, INR 4,782 MN reduced to INR 9,522 MN by INR 9,522 MN-INR 4,782 MN in the back 24 months (post-magistrates). This continuously reflects our disciplined approach to deleveing capital allocation, prudent cost control, and cash flow optimization – all of which give us well for future flexibility and development.
The FY’26 promises to be a high-octane period for the exhibition industry, supported by a malignant lineup of materials in Hollywood, Bollywood and regional cinema. A large part of an eagerly awaited Hollywood tentpol is ready to hit the big screen, including Mission Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Formula 1, Jurassic World Riberth, Fantastic Four: The First Steps, Superman, Preridor: Baddlands, Tron: Eresce, Balarina, Now you see me 3, the contraoring, karate kid: The contraoring, karate kid: legends, legends 2, tron: Ares, Ares, and Aryas Ash. Among others. These global franchises are expected to generate significant traction among urban audiences, re -confirmed theaters as a preferred destination for immersive film experiences.
Close to the house, the Hindi film slate is equally promising for the rest of the fiscal, such as in the headlines by commercial crowds. Sitare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, War 2, Jolly LLB 3, Delhi files, Sardar 2, Baaghi 4, Thama, Thama, Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, Tere Ishk Mein, Aashique 3, Alpha, Bormanda And Love and war,
Regional cinema is also expected to see the landmark release that will echo deeply with their main markets. Such movies Kingdom, Thug Life, Kubera, Kannappa, Cool, Nikka Zeldar 4, Sardarji 3, Idli Kadai And Kantara: A legend chapter 1 Reflect the growing scale and ambition of local language presentations. With strong fan bases, superstars and culturally rich storylines, these titles are ready to run strong performances in regional markets.
Commenting on the results and performances, Mr. Ajay Bijli, Managing Director, PVR Inox Ltd. Said, “FY’25 was a year of change-was defined by focusing on our focus on continuous and agility. We developed to reactive to become flexible and a more agile, prepared organizations for future, relevant changes,”
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