July 3, 2025, Pune: Dolby Laboratories, a global leader in immersive entertainment experiences, today marked a historic milestone with the launch of India’s first Dolby Cinema at City Pride, Kharadi, Pune. This cutting-edge 310-seater Dolby Cinema auditorium has been purpose-built to provide a premium movie-going experience, blending the stunning visuals of Dolby Vision with the immersive audio of Dolby Atmos. It is the only cinema format that integrates Dolby Vision’s dual 4K laser projection system, known for its exceptional brightness, clarity, and detail, with the studio-grade, lifelike sound of Dolby Atmos and the signature Dolby Cinema design. Together, these elements create a truly remarkable, true-to-life cinematic journey from every seat. The visual clarity and depth of both 2D and 3D films appear so vivid, they must be seen to be believed. With this launch, Pune becomes the first city in India to introduce this next-level cinematic experience, beginning with the release of Jurassic World Rebirth in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on July 4. Dolby Cinema offers a truly unique and transformative environment where audiences are drawn deep into the story, making them feel as though they’ve stepped into the lives of the characters and the worlds crafted by filmmakers. The theatre is meticulously designed to elevate each visit into a memorable event. Inside, guests will find dynamic lighting, premium seating with unobstructed sightlines, a carefully engineered room that minimises distractions, and a spectacular curved wall-to-wall-to-ceiling screen. Every design element works together to create an experience that is immersive, powerful, and unforgettable. Michael Archer, Vice President of Worldwide Cinema Sales and Partner Management, Dolby Laboratories, commented, “The launch of Dolby Cinema in Pune marks a defining step in our long-term vision for India. With over 1000+ Dolby Atmos screens in India, now Dolby Cinema will set a new benchmark in premium cinematic entertainment in India. We have thoughtfully designed the entire cinema down to the last detail. From reservable, spacious seating, with clear sight lines, no matter where you sit, to soft interior lighting and premium details throughout, for an unparalleled movie experience. As we continue to collaborate with leading filmmakers, studios, and exhibitors, we look forward to launching more theatres that will unlock world-class movie experiences for Indian audiences.” “The Chaphalkar family’s cinematic journey began in 1939 with our first cinema. From one screen to 40 today across Maharashtra, it’s been an incredible evolution,” said Pushkaraj Chaphalkar, Partner, CityPride Multiplexes. “We’re proud to expand our collaboration with Dolby from Dolby Atmos screens to the launch of India’s first Dolby Cinema at Citypride Kharadi. Pune’s passion for Premium entertainment makes it the ideal home for this experience. This launch reflects our continued commitment to bringing cutting-edge cinema to our audiences.” Fuelling this experience is Dolby’s strong content pipeline, with over 740 theatrical features released or confirmed to be released in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos to date globally. With this launch, City Pride joins a prestigious global network of Dolby Cinema exhibitors. This is the first of six Dolby Cinema screens opening across India, including locations in Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Trichy, Kochi, and Ulikkal. Dolby Cinema at CityPride, Kharadi, Pune, will be open to the public starting July 4, 2025.