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Thrissur's Kairali-Sree theatres to offer word-class experience to moviegoers

Thrissur's Kairali-Sree theatres to offer word-class experience to moviegoers

The Hindu16-05-2025
The modernised Kairali-Sree theatre complex in Thrissur will be reopened on May 27.
Minister for Cultural Affairs, Fisheries, and Youth Affairs Saji Cherian will inaugurate the renovated theatres.
The theatre complex, functioning under the Kerala State Film Development Corporation (KSFDC), has been upgraded with cutting-edge features such as RGB laser projectors, Dolby Atmos 64-channel surround sound, 3D and silver screens, state-of-the-art seating, including couple seats, lift access, advanced fire safety systems, and a dedicated feeding room, to offer world-class cinema experience to moviegoers.
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