| Metric | Value (₹ Cr) | Q4 FY26 | Q1 FY26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 59.27 | 4.8% | 30.9% |
| Total Income | 60.31 | 5.0% | 28.4% |
| Expenditure | 60.25 | 0.3% | 21.2% |
| PBT | -1.48 | 142.8% | 45.2% |
| Net Profit | -1.21 | 136.5% | 41.2% |
| OPM | 16.94% | 5.20pp | 4.39pp |
| NPM | -2.01% | 7.23pp | 2.37pp |
| EPS | 0.35 | 63.9% | 41.7% |
Still a net loss (not a turnaround) despite strong 31% revenue growth and margin expansion (OPM 12.6%→16.9%), so it's capped below steady per the loss rule even as the loss narrowed meaningfully YoY.
Cineline India Q1 FY27 Revenue Up 28% to ₹6,002 Lakh
27 Jul 2026 · 27 Jul, 6:51 pm
Summary
Cineline India Limited reported a strong Q1 FY27 with Total Revenue up 28% year-over-year to ₹6,002 lakh, driven by a 106% increase in EBIDTA to ₹605 lakh and an expansion in EBITDA margins to 10.1%. The company saw significant growth in admissions, Net Box Office Collections, and Net F&B Collections, reflecting healthy consumer demand. Management highlighted strategic priorities including expansion in the Southern Region, a compelling cinema queue, and an asset-light O&M model to drive future growth.
Key Highlights
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Total Revenue for Q1 FY27 reached ₹6,002 lakh, marking a significant increase of 28% year-over-year.
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EBIDTA more than doubled, growing by 106% to ₹605 lakh compared to ₹294 lakh in Q1 FY26.
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EBITDA Margin expanded substantially by 380 basis points, reaching 10.1% in Q1 FY27 from 6.3% in the prior year.
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Admits (tickets sold) increased by 29% to 18.0 lakh in Q1 FY27, indicating strong footfall growth.
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Net Box Office Collections surged by 32% year-over-year to ₹3,615 lakh.
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Net F&B Collections also saw robust growth, up 29% to ₹1,856 lakh in Q1 FY27.
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The company is on track to add 20–25 screens in FY27, with three new screens planned for Gurgaon in Q2 FY27.
Management Comments
Ashish Kanakia
Q1 FY27 reflected strong operational and financial performance for Cineline India owing to the continued momentum of Dhurandar : The Revenge, Raja Shivaji, Welcome to the Jungle Bhoot Bangla and other releases that supported footfalls and a higher Box Office Collection during the quarter. Revenue for the quarter stood at INR 6,002 lakh (Pre Ind-AS), up 28% YoY, while EBITDA increased 106% YoY to INR 605 lakh, with EBITDA margins expanding 380 basis points to 10.1%. Admissions reached 18.0 lakh, while Net Box Office Collections and Net F&B Collections grew 32% and 29%, respectively, reflecting healthy consumer demand and increasing theatrical footfalls. Cineline remains on track to add 20–25 screens in FY27, with the launch of three new screens in Gurgaon scheduled for Q2 FY27. The Company's strong presence across Western India continued to benefit from the robust performance of regional content, reaffirming the strength of its execution capabilities and market positioning. As part of its long-term growth strategy, Cineline is expanding into South India to establish a presence in one of India's most resilient cinema markets and capitalize on underpenetrated regions with strong demand potential. Expansion will continue to be pursued in a disciplined and capital-efficient manner, with a focus on locations offering strong demand visibility and attractive return profiles. Supported by continued premiumization and improving consumer spending, the Company reported an Average Ticket Price (ATP) of INR 236 and Spend Per Head (SPH) of INR 108 during the quarter. Looking ahead, the content pipeline remains encouraging, with a strong lineup of Bollywood releases including Ramayana: Part 1, King, Toxic, and Vann – Force of the Forest, alongside Hollywood titles such as The Odyssey, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, and Avengers: Doomsday. The Company expects a diverse slate across languages and genres to support sustained audience engagement and drive theatrical footfalls. Cineline also continues to enhance the movie-going experience through premium formats, recliner auditoriums, advanced projection technologies and curated food & beverage offerings, strengthening customer engagement, increasing repeat visits and supporting higher consumer spends.
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