Anand Pandit on the challenge before theatres: “They have to give audiences a compelling reason to step out”

The release of Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey has once again put the spotlight on India’s premium cinema infrastructure. While the film has sparked excitement around large-format viewing, it has also highlighted a larger gap: access to premium screens remains limited, particularly outside India’s biggest cities. As of August 2026, India has approximately 35 operational IMAX screens, 12 EPIQ…