Cinema VinesRamayana, the blockbuster starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, has sparked an unprecedented demand that has forced cinemas across India to extend their operating hours well into the early morning. The film, which opened on Thursday, November 5 just before Diwali, has seen a surge in audience numbers during the holiday season, creating capacity challenges for exhibitors. As a result, many theatres are now offering post‑midnight screenings, some as late as 4:50 am, to accommodate the crowds.
In Mumbai, the midnight frenzy is most pronounced. At Movietime Cubic Mall, a 3D show begins at 12:35 am, while MovieMax Sion schedules two late‑night 3D screenings at 1:15 am and 2:10 am. Cinepolis Lake Shore Thane offers a 12:40 am show, and Maxus Borivali runs 12:50 am and 2:05 am slots. PVR Chakala adds a 1:10 am screening. Notably, Maxus Bhayander is pushing the limits with three 3D shows at 12:50 am, 2:05 am and a staggering 4:50 am. MovieMax Kanjurmarg opens at 12:20 am, while Cinepolis Bhandup starts at 12:45 am. In Thane, MovieMax Eternity Mall hosts 12:30 am and 1:15 am shows, and MovieMax Wonder Mall offers a 1:00 am slot. Other venues such as MovieMax Kalyan and MovieMax Mira Road also feature 12:30 am and 1:15 am screenings respectively.
The late‑night wave extends beyond 3D. 2D and 4DX versions are also available at ungodly hours. INOX Malad shows a 2D film at 1:30 am, Maxus Borivali at 3:05 am, Maxus Bhayander at 1:20 am, and MovieMax Kanjurmarg at 1:20 am. INOX Raghuleela in Kandivali screens at 1:10 am, and PVR Lido offers a 1:55 am show. For those seeking the 4DX experience, Cinepolis Lake Shore Thane schedules a 12:10 am screening.
The midnight craze is not confined to Mumbai. Pune has also joined the trend, with Cinepolis Aundh opening a 12:05 am show and MovieMax Amanora Town Centre at 12:20 am. MovieMax Gold pushes the envelope further with a 2:10 am screening. In Ahmedabad, the pattern continues: Connplex Prahladnagar shows a 3D film at 1:45 am, while Connplex Gandhinagar opens at 12:55 am.
These extended hours reflect the film’s extraordinary popularity and the challenges exhibitors face in meeting demand during the Diwali holiday period. As audiences continue to flock to theatres, it is likely that more midnight and early‑morning showings will be added in the coming weeks.
