Dolby Laboratories and EVM Cinemas opened the first Dolby Cinema auditorium in Keralam at Fort Kochi, bringing the total number of operational Dolby Cinema locations in India to five. The new 450-seat venue combines Dolby Vision projection technology with Dolby Atmos spatial audio inside a custom-engineered theatre space. EVM Cinemas, an exhibition arm of the Kerala-based EVM Group, operates the facility. Movie tickets for the new screen will go live on BookMyShow ahead of public screenings. The launch expands high-end cinema formats into South India beyond primary tier-1 metro hubs.
Key Takeaways
- EVM Cinemas in Fort Kochi hosts the fifth Dolby Cinema screen in India and the first in Keralam.
- The auditorium features a 450-seat capacity, wall-to-wall-to-ceiling screen, and custom acoustics.
- The screen pairs proprietary Dolby Vision HDR dual-laser projection with Dolby Atmos object-based sound.
- EVM Cinemas previously introduced the state to its first Dolby Atmos screen in 2014.
- Bookings will be handled online through BookMyShow.
Technology and Theatre Architecture
Dolby Cinema is a standardized premium theatrical format created by Dolby Laboratories, an audiovisual technology company based in San Francisco, California. Unlike standard multiplex auditoriums that use off-the-shelf components, Dolby Cinema integrates dual 4K laser projection using Dolby Vision High Dynamic Range (HDR) alongside Dolby Atmos.
Dolby Vision provides a contrast ratio up to 1,000,000 to 1, which produces deep blacks and highlights far brighter than conventional xenon lamp or standard single-laser digital projectors. This wide colour palette helps display fine details in both dark night shots and bright outdoor sequences.
Dolby Atmos replaces traditional channel-based surround audio by treating every sound as an independent audio object. Audio engineers place and steer individual sounds anywhere across a 3D space, including overhead ceiling speakers.
The Fort Kochi auditorium uses a wall-to-wall-to-ceiling curved screen designed to fill the viewer field of view. Matte black interior finishes reduce ambient reflection from the screen. The seating layout maintains direct sightlines across all 450 seats, while acoustic treatments on the walls isolate sound and reduce unwanted echo.
Content Availability and Regional Expansion
Dolby reported that more than 930 feature films have seen release or verification for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos globally. All top 20 highest-grossing films worldwide in 2025 arrived in these formats.
Indian film studios regularly master tentpole releases in Dolby formats. Notable titles include RRR, Pushpa 2: The Rule, Game Changer, Baahubali, War 2, Kantara, The Raja Saab, Border 2, Peddi, and Toxic.
EVM Cinemas entered cinema exhibition more than 40 years ago and previously brought Keralam its first Dolby Atmos installation back in 2014. EVM Group also operates automotive dealerships, seafood processing units, and hospitality businesses across South India.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where is the new Dolby Cinema located in Kerala?
A1. The new Dolby Cinema screen is located at EVM Cinemas in Fort Kochi, Kochi.
Q2. How many Dolby Cinema screens are there in India now?
A2. There are five Dolby Cinema screens operating across India.
Q3. What is the seating capacity of EVM Dolby Cinema in Kochi?
A3. The auditorium accommodates up to 450 moviegoers.
Q4. How can people book tickets for EVM Dolby Cinema?
A4. Moviegoers can book tickets directly online through BookMyShow.
