Mumbai: Christopher Nolan’s highly anticipated film The Odyssey is generating massive buzz ahead of its theatrical release on July 17, with IMAX ticket prices reaching record levels across major Indian cities. The film, shot entirely using IMAX 70mm film cameras, is being marketed as a premium cinematic experience, and exhibitors have responded by pricing tickets significantly higher than regular releases.
In Mumbai, the highest-priced IMAX recliner tickets have touched Rs 3,100, while moviegoers in Delhi NCR are paying as much as Rs 2,500 for premium seats. Despite the steep pricing, advance bookings have reflected strong audience interest in Nolan’s latest epic.
Delhi NCR IMAX tickets priced up to Rs 2,500
Among the costliest screenings in the National Capital Region is PVR IMAX with Laser, Priya, where recliner seats for the 4:45 pm show are priced at Rs 2,500.
Recliner tickets for the 9:45 am, 1:15 pm, 8:15 pm and 11:45 pm shows are available at Rs 2,100 each, while regular seats are comparatively more affordable.
At PVR Select City Walk, Delhi, premium recliners are selling for up to Rs 2,400, whereas standard seats are priced between Rs 900 and Rs 1,100, depending on the show.
Meanwhile, PVR Superplex Logix, Noida, has recliner tickets priced at Rs 1,800 to Rs 1,850, with regular seats ranging from Rs 800 to Rs 1,100.
For viewers looking for a more affordable option, the lowest IMAX ticket in Delhi NCR is priced at Rs 520 for the 11:15 am show at INOX Coca-Cola IMAX, Paras, Nehru Place.
Mumbai records the highest ticket prices
Mumbai has emerged as the most expensive market for The Odyssey.
At PVR ICON, Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, recliner tickets are selling for Rs 3,100 across multiple shows, including 10:00 am, 1:30 pm, 5:00 pm, 8:30 pm and 11:59 pm.
Classic seats at the same venue are priced between Rs 700 and Rs 1,000.
At Miraj Cinemas IMAX, Wadala, recliner tickets are available for Rs 2,500, while other seating categories range between Rs 900 and Rs 2,000.
Across other IMAX properties in Mumbai, premium recliner tickets are generally priced between Rs 1,300 and Rs 1,800.
Kolkata and Bengaluru also see premium pricing
Moviegoers in Kolkata and Bengaluru are also paying premium prices for the IMAX experience, although ticket rates remain lower than those in Mumbai and Delhi.
At INOX South City Mall, Kolkata, tickets are priced at Rs 1,240 and Rs 1,100 for major afternoon and evening shows, with lower prices available for select screenings.
In Bengaluru, Cinepolis Nexus Shantiniketan has capped ticket prices at Rs 1,950, while PVR VR Bengaluru, Whitefield Road, is offering tickets across multiple price points, including Rs 1,850, Rs 1,650, Rs 1,550 and Rs 1,200.
Why are ticket prices so high?
The premium pricing is largely attributed to the film’s technical presentation.
The Odyssey is the first feature film to be shot entirely using IMAX’s largest-format film cameras, making IMAX screenings the preferred viewing format. Theatre chains have positioned these screenings as a premium experience, resulting in significantly higher ticket prices compared with conventional formats.
Christopher Nolan has consistently encouraged audiences to watch his films on the biggest screens possible, and the IMAX presentation is expected to be a major draw for cinema enthusiasts.
About The Odyssey
Written and directed by Christopher Nolan, The Odyssey is produced by Emma Thomas under Universal Pictures.
The film features a star-studded ensemble cast including:
- Matt Damon
- Tom Holland
- Robert Pattinson
- Zendaya
- Anne Hathaway
- Lupita Nyong’o
The mythological epic is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 17, with IMAX screenings expected to account for a significant share of its box office collections.
Conclusion
With IMAX ticket prices climbing as high as Rs 3,100 in Mumbai and Rs 2,500 in Delhi NCR, The Odyssey has become one of the most expensive theatrical experiences in India. The strong advance bookings suggest that audiences are willing to pay a premium to watch Christopher Nolan’s latest spectacle in its intended IMAX format.
