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by London Oberbrunner Published 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago

How many seats are there in the Nataraj Theatre?

With a capacity of 1100 seats, Nataraj Theatre was the second largest theatre in Bengaluru after Kapali. Having screened Kannada and Tamil movies for over 40 years, Vikram Vedha starring R. Madhavan turned out to be the last movie to be screened at this theatre which was a go-to for movie lovers all over Bengaluru.

When did Samsung Opera House become a cinema hall?

Opera. What we see on the intersection of Brigade Road and Residency Road as the Samsung Opera House used to be a cinema hall in 1959. Having leased it out for 20 years, the legal battle for the owners began and did not end before 2003. Such is the trouble that came along with the ownership of a prime property.

What was the last movie in Gandhinagar?

This theatre was Gandhinagar’s most reputed and said adieu after having screened its last movie, Mynaa for 100 days. This marked the end of the theatre to make way for an upcoming mall.

What was the longest running movie in Bengaluru?

Modeled after the Piccadilly Circus in London, this theatre held associations with MGM Studios and Paramount Pictures. ‘The Ten Commandments’ was the longest running movie here – it ran successfully for 44 weeks! The movie theatre had to be shut down after the present generation owners did not wish to carry on this venture.

What was the name of the movie theater that ran for 29 weeks?

Down in Brigade Road, Rex theatre was a landmark for many moviegoers which included students, couples, families, and many others. Started in the 1930s, Rex theater ran successfully, striking partnerships with 20th Century Fox and Columbia. They even had movies running for as long as 29 weeks!

Who owns the Liberty movie theater?

Formerly known as Crystal, Liberty was owned by Akhter Begum. This movie theatre would strictly screen only English movies. It enjoyed the patronage of the middle and upper classes. Many Hollywood classics were screened there, including Magnificent Obsession, Three Coins in a Fountain, Cape Fear (Hitchcock original), Charade and Spartacus. Started in the 1900s, this theater said it’s final goodbye in the 1970s.

When was the first movie hall converted to a multiplex?

One of the first cinema halls converted to a multiplex, the charm of the old days is no more. The theatre was built in 1971 and has screened such hits as Hello Dolly and Enter the Dragon. Back in its prime, the theatre defined class and was looked forward to by moviegoers all over the city. This was, however, short-lived as the maintenance became poor and the audiences preferred to watch television instead. The theatre eventually lost its charm and became a relic, making way for the renovation.

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