News Summary:
Food safety teams identified several hygiene and food storage issues during an inspection at Cinepolis in Kukatpally Lulu Mall on June 19, 2026. Officials cited uncovered dustbins, improperly sealed cooked pasta in a freezer, opened frozen food products, and areas at the cola dispensing counter requiring improved cleanliness, despite the facility scoring a 94% hygiene rating. Previously, on June 11, Cinepolis partnered with PVR Inox and ZEEL for FIFA World Cup 2026 screenings, as part of ZEEL's initiative to expand access to matches at public venues across India. This followed Cinepolis's national expansion of "It’s Spotlight" on June 9, taking its personalized loved-one surprise campaign across its cinemas nationwide after its success at CP.67 Mall. Earlier, on June 3, bookings for the film "Peddi" had not commenced in national multiplex chains, including Cinepolis, prompting disappointment among fans. On May 28, Cinepolis reportedly focused on strategies beyond the box office to drive growth, emphasizing food, fintech partnerships, customer data, and branded experiences.