After years of speculation and endless discussions among movie buffs, Hyderabad may finally be getting its IMAX screen back.
According to reports currently doing the rounds on social media, an IMAX XT Laser auditorium is being planned at AMB Classic, RTC X Roads. While an official announcement is yet to be made, the news has already generated huge excitement among cinema lovers across the city.
For many Hyderabad moviegoers, IMAX is more than just a premium format. It is a part of the city’s cinema history. The iconic Prasads IMAX introduced an entire generation of audiences to the large-format movie experience and remains one of the most cherished cinema memories for many film enthusiasts even today.
Ever since IMAX operations ended at Prasads, Hyderabad has been waiting for the format’s return. Every major Hollywood release would bring the same question back into discussion – when will IMAX come back to Hyderabad?
Now, if the latest reports are accurate, that wait could finally be coming to an end.
The reports suggest that AMB Classic at RTC X Roads could be home to Hyderabad’s next IMAX screen. Some industry trackers have also hinted at possible redevelopment plans for the property, although no official details have been disclosed so far.
As of now, important information such as the screen size, seating capacity, audio specifications, opening date, and construction timeline remains under wraps. Neither IMAX nor the concerned exhibitors have officially confirmed the development.
However, the growing number of discussions surrounding the project has caught the attention of cinema enthusiasts across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.
If established, the new IMAX screen would join Hyderabad’s already impressive premium cinema lineup, which includes Prasads PCX, Dolby Cinema at Allu Cineplex, EPIQ Luxon LED, P[XL], 4DX, and several advanced 4K Laser auditoriums.
Naturally, comparisons between the upcoming IMAX and Prasads PCX are expected to become a major talking point among movie lovers. While PCX continues to be one of India’s most celebrated large-format screens, IMAX brings with it a globally recognized brand and specially mastered content for the format.
For now, audiences should treat the reports as speculation until an official announcement arrives. Nevertheless, the possibility of IMAX returning to Hyderabad has already become one of the most talked-about topics in the city’s cinema community.
If the reports eventually turn out to be true, Hyderabad could soon witness the return of one of the most iconic cinema formats in the world.
Stay tuned to Hyderabad Theatres for further updates on this developing story.
