PVR INOX Pictures Sets the Stage for Global Cinema Boom With ‘Ballerina’ Premiere
National, 12 June 2025: PVR INOX Pictures, India’s leading theatrical distributor for international cinema, rolled out the red carpet for the highly anticipated premiere of Ballerina — a high-octane, female-led action thriller from the John Wick universe — at a glittering event in Mumbai. The star-studded evening also served as a launchpad for the studio’s new international release slate for FY25–26, spotlighting its robust partnerships with top global studios and reaffirming its growing leadership in curating premium global content for Indian audiences.
Held at PVR Juhu, Mumbai, the event brought together press, industry insiders, and fans to celebrate Ballerina, the tentpole title set to kick off a bold new chapter for the studio. Audiences were treated to an exclusive trailer showcase of upcoming releases, including Shinchan: Kasukabe Dancers, Smashing Machine, Now You See Me 3, and Good Fortune — a sneak peek into the eclectic, high-impact international content coming to cinemas soon.
Speaking at the event, Aamer Bijli, Lead Specialist – Innovation, Film Marketing & Digital Programming, PVR INOX Ltd. said,
“At PVR INOX Pictures, we are committed to curating stories that transcend borders and genres. Ballerina is just the beginning of a global content journey that reflects our growing audience’s appetite for bold, diverse, and cinematic storytelling. Our slate for FY25–26 showcases a powerful lineup of films from some of the world’s most prestigious studios — from dramas and thrillers to anime and musical experiences — all brought to the big screen with the quality and scale they deserve.”
A Look Back: A Landmark Year for Global Content (FY23–24)
The past year saw PVR INOX Pictures make significant strides as a leading player in the international distribution space. The studio successfully brought award-winning and buzzworthy titles such as Oscar hopefuls Golda and Beau Is Afraid to Indian audiences. It also expanded into new genres, championing popular anime releases like Suzume, Haikyuu: The Dumpster Battle, as well as concert films including Black Pink Word Tour , Seventeen Tour, Suga: Road to D-Day, and J-Hope: In The Box — tapping into India’s rising pop culture fandom and niche cinematic communities.
New Slate Announcement: Global Stories, Indian Screens
In one of the evening’s most anticipated moments, Aamer Bijli took the stage to unveil the next wave of international acquisitions for 2025–26, marking a pivotal moment in PVR INOX Pictures’ global growth story. The upcoming slate features standout titles from some of the world’s top studios:
- From A24: Sorry Baby, The Drama, The Riders, Marty Supreme, Onslaught
- From Lionsgate: The Strangers: Chapter 2, SAW 11
- From Black Bear Pictures: Afterburn, Relay, Fred & Ginger, Greenland Migration, I Want Your Sex, Famous
- From NEON Studios: The Housewife
These acquisitions reflect the studio’s ambition to deliver diverse, impactful storytelling across genres — whether it’s prestige drama, elevated horror, romantic musical, or high-stakes action.
The studio’s continued success is rooted in its deep relationships with a roster of renowned international partners, including A24, Lionsgate, FilmNation, Black Bear, Pathe, NEON, and Comix Wave. These collaborations allow PVR INOX Pictures to serve as the exclusive theatrical gateway for many of the world’s most compelling films in India.
With a growing appetite for international storytelling among Indian viewers, PVR INOX Pictures is more focused than ever on bringing authentic, exciting, and theatrical global content to Indian cinemas. From curated blockbusters to culturally rich experiences, the studio continues to shape the future of moviegoing in India.
