Finally, the Wait Is Over! IMAX Returns to Hyderabad After 12 Years at AMB Classic

The wait appears to be over for moviegoers in Hyderabad as AMB Cinemas , the premium multiplex chain co-owned by Telugu superstar Mahesh Babu and Asian Group chairman Suniel Narang , has announced plans to bring IMAX to the city . The first screen is set to open at AMB Classic (Victory) at the iconic Sudarshan 70MM theatre, marking a major milestone for premium cinema exhibition in Hyderabad.

The announcement is part of a broader expansion plan that will see three new IMAX locations launched across India under the AMB Cinemas brand . The Hyderabad venue is expected to be operational ahead of the release of Varanasi , the highly anticipated globe-trotting adventure directed by S.S. Rajamouli and headlined by Mahesh Babu .

Excitement around the project intensified after AMB Cinemas shared a series of cryptic posts featuring visuals from Mahesh Babu's earlier blockbuster films. Fans quickly connected the dots, flooding social media with reactions such as “IMAX Loading” and “BIG SCREEN,” interpreting the posts as hints toward a major announcement.

The IMAX rollout is closely tied to Varanasi , which stars Mahesh Babu as Rudhra alongside Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Prithviraj Sukumaran . The film is expected to take audiences across multiple continents, from Antarctica to ancient Lanka, and is being designed as a large-scale cinematic spectacle for premium-format screens.

Scheduled for release on April 7, 2027 , Varanasi is widely regarded as one of the most ambitious Indian productions currently in development. The arrival of IMAX at AMB Classic (Victory) at Sudarshan 70MM is expected to further elevate the film's theatrical experience and strengthen Hyderabad's position as a key destination for premium cinema exhibition.

While details regarding the other two IMAX locations are yet to be revealed, the Hyderabad launch marks a significant step in AMB Cinemas' expansion strategy and adds to the growing excitement surrounding Rajamouli and Mahesh Babu's much-awaited collaboration.