BookMyShow flags VFX gap as audience demand shifts to premium cinema formats

Despite ₹4,000 crore-scale Bollywood productions like Ramayana, War 2 and Adipurush, VFX shortcomings draw audience flak. BookMyShow's cinema COO notes evolving expectations are driving demand for premium formats and out-of-home viewing experiences, signalling a tilt toward IMAX and large-format screens.

— FiledFri, 8 May, 2026, 11:34 IST·First seen Thu, 14 May, 2026, 21:43 IST·Source Mint · Industry

What happened

Bollywood's VFX shortcomings in big-budget films like Ramayana, War 2 and Adipurush draw flak. BookMyShow's cinema COO notes evolving audience expectations and

Key facts

  • ₹4,000 crore

Why this matters

Scope partnerships or stakes in domestic VFX studios and large-format screen operators—the gap between Indian production budgets and post-production capability is becoming a structural M&A wedge.