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Mangaluru, Aug 22: Bharath Cinemas has added another significant milestone to its journey by being honoured with the prestigious “Regional Emerging Cinema Chain of the Year” award at the IMAX Big Cine Awards, held during the Big Cine Expo in Chennai on August 18. The award was received by Bala Shetty, director, Bharath Cinemas, on behalf of the organisation.

The recognition celebrates Bharath Cinemas’ consistent efforts in bringing modern cinema experiences, advanced technology and quality entertainment to audiences across Karnataka, with a strong focus on emerging markets in Tier-2 and Tier-3 cities.

Bharath Cinemas has been steadily expanding its presence across the region, combining state-of-the-art projection & sound technology with comfortable seating, contemporary ambience, while being customer-focused and affordable.

Speaking on the occasion, Bala Shetty, director, Bharath Cinemas, said: “This recognition is a proud moment for the entire Bharath Cinemas family. It is a reflection of the dedication and hard work of our entire team, our technology partners and most importantly the continued trust and support of our audiences. We remain committed to taking world-class cinema experiences to more cities and communities.”

The IMAX Big Cine Awards 2026 recognised noteworthy achievements and emerging excellence in the Indian cinema exhibition industry. The honour further strengthens Bharath Cinemas’ position as one of the emerging regional cinema chains focused on delivering quality entertainment experience beyond the major metropolitan markets.

About Bharath Cinemas: Bharath Cinemas is a growing cinema exhibition brand with a presence across multiple locations in Karnataka. The chain is committed to delivering premium and the latest cinematic experience along with comfortable auditoriums and customer-centric services; while expanding quality cinema infrastructure to emerging markets.