Forget going to the zoo, Lodhi Gardens or Dilli Haat. Zip across to the nearest multiplex for an evening out with your loved ones.

Gone are the days when you had to sit in broken chairs minus the AC and battle mosquitoes to watch a movie on the big screen. Today watching a movie is the ultimate form of entertainment thanks to swanky cinema complexes complete with overflowing candy bars and plush seats. Apart from being able to watch the latest show in town, most multiplexes are strategically located in shopping malls or near them to give you and your family the opportunity for a total outing.

So what are you waiting for? Check out the latest cineplexes in Delhi with your family and friends and enjoy yourself.

M2K
A state-of-the-art multiplex cum shopping mall, M2K is located in Rohini. This complex is conveniently located on the outer Ring Road and can accommodate over 300 cars in its parking lot. Designed as an attractive fun centre for the entire family, M2K is spread over an area of 40,000 sq. ft. This multiplex has two auditoriums with a capacity of 600 seats, and is equipped with world-class audio and video delivery systems. The expansive shopping area boasts of centralised AC and state-of-the-art security system.

PVR Cinemas
After changing the face of movie viewing in the capital, PVR Cinemas has unveiled a five-screen multiplex in the Metropolitan Mall, Gurgaon. The state-of-the-art, fully digital multiplex offers a seating capacity of 1,000 seats, and screens a mix of English and Hindi films. The all-new fully digital PVR Gurgaon multiplex is equipped with the latest THX approved sound system for the real life sound effects and Xenon-based projection technology.

Attention to detail and stress on high quality cinema viewing experience is evident from the unique seating arrangement that ensures unobstructed viewing from anywhere in the auditorium. Plush, ergonomically designed seats have been installed to provide ultimate comfort to guests. Built over 55,000 sq. ft. of space, the multiplex has an avant-garde lobby with studio effect interiors. Station concession counters offer customers a wide selection of the traditional movie going fare of sweet and salted popcorn, hotdogs and soft drinks, as well as candy, nachos, fruit juices and mineral water. Look out for two new luxurious auditoriums — Cinema Europa — that will open shortly in this complex.

DT Cinemas
The DLF Group, one of country’s largest real estate companies, has now forayed into entertainment. The DT Cinemas multiplex in Gurgaon is built on an area of around 48,000 sq. ft., has three auditoriums and can seat up to 1,014 people.

The screens in this multiplex offer the latest projection technology, which has been imported from Christie (US). Also, the auditoriums have been equipped with Digital Tri-amplified three-way extended surround sound technology so that you do not miss out on any of the special effects. With a minimum of six movies playing at any given day and a show starting every 30 minutes, DT Cinemas offers something for everyone, at any time.

Two candy bars serve special gourmet food like salads, sandwiches and other finger food. To provide an easy access to movie viewing, the tickets can be booked on telephone, online and via SMS.

DT Cinemas also offers home delivery of tickets. Another plus is a huge parking lot that can house up to 1,000 cars. There is also a special handicap parking area just outside the mall.

Satyam Cineplexes
The Satyam Cineplexes operates a four-screen cinema in Patel Nagar currently, and has two new cineplexes at Janak Place and Nehru Place in the pipeline. The Satyam Cineplexes are fitted with the latest designs in luxury seating and have stadium seating to ensure high level of comfort and excellent viewing. The sound system is Dolby DTS with effects speakers for complete surround sound. The Satyam cineplexes’ concession counters are stocked with popcorn, soft drinks, burgers, candy, hotdogs, nachos, and sandwiches.

Watching a film at any of these new cinemas is indeed an out-of-this-world experience.