Monday, December 21, 2015

Pind - An Ultimate Punjabi Delight!

Do you want to visit Punjab during your summer vacations and have a bite and flavor of Punjabi cuisines with their foot tapping music @ very affordable rates ? You don't have to go all the way to Punjab to savor and enjoy the rich and luxurious Punjabi experience. The answer is very much here in Chennai. In fact, it's in Velachery and located very close to Vijayanagar bus terminus.

Traversing slowly through the uneven terrain that were badly weathered by the rains, you get to park your vehicles in lanes adjacent and alongside to the restaurant. Barely taking a few strides, you reach Pind's entrance. As it was a Sunday night, the place was overly crowded due to the immense popularity of this restaurant. Before you are welcomed in by the welcome drink, you are actually greeted in to the groovy tunes of pure Punjabi bliss. Without your knowing and acting subconsciously, you begin to tap your foot to the energetic and enthusiastic tunes of the lively music. This is just not the end. The entire place smelled, tasted, heard and felt nothing other than the land of 5 rivers. The decor was plastered with vivid images, colorful wall-hangings and bright pictures which loudly spoke tomes of the Punjabi culture. Pind simply emanated the ebullient and gregarious Punjabi culture and completely immersed everyone to sumptuous Punjabi cuisines. A la carte and buffet were on the cards, at least the A la carte was on the card and the buffet was handed to us in a piece of neatly hand-written paper!

As the peppy songs were playing in the background, the buffet was also going for a song - 499+taxes and that too on a weekend! The spread included:
a) Soup  
b) 3 varieties of starters 
c) Pani Puri 
d) Roti & Naan with 3 types of side dishes 
e) 3 kinds of salads
f) Veg Rice and Noodles
g) Ice Cream

It was heaven especially the Paneer Tikka Masala which was one of the side dish to the Naans & Rotis. Not going to talk much about the quality of food or the service despite the place severely swamped with throngs of people. One word - Outstanding, as people were also literally standing out patiently and awaiting their turns to wallow in this wickedly awesome Punjabi offering.

Pind does not serve food. It gives you an authentic and true Punjabi experience which ensures that when you want to indulge in Punjabi food, Pind would be the obvious first place of choice.


Saturday, December 19, 2015

Not all Magic Schools are Hogwarts!

Expecto Patronum. Imperio. Crucio. Avada Kedavra. Lumos. Every kid and adult on this planet who has assiduously and unflaggingly followed Harry Potter since 1997 would know better that the world of magic is synonymous to the Potter world. Such is the strong brand name and brand equity that the entire Harry Potter series had created that you find anything even remotely related and concerned to magic would be definitely Harry Potter and nothing else. A complete generation and its successors have grown up to create such an intense and indestructible bond with the lightning scarred and spectacled boy who had by then grown up and evolved to kill You-Know-Who with his bunch of chums in the 7th and final installment of this revered series. So, when you hear that Brakebills is also a magic school, the instant reaction which you will have is 'Hey..I have read the Potter series more than my Bible or The Bhagawad Gita. There is no such school by that name in The Potter Universe'. You are absolutely right. Brakebills does not feature in the HP series at all. It is actually a school, a magic school, created by Lev Grossman in The Magicians trilogy.

"I can't just go to Yale if I know this place exists" Julia exclaims after she is rejected by the university professors during her preliminary magic examination. On the other hand, Quentin Coldwater, her best friend, is selected and given admission in the magic school which is situated in upstate New York. No more big spoilers other than this will be revealed but the tone was set for the pilot of The Magicians. The pilot's plot moved at a slow yet steady pace thus covering all the characters one by one in a wide and shallow manner. Though you can see semblances of Narnia-esque and Potter-esque scenes in the pilot, The Magicians set the bar very high towards the concluding part especially in the final scenes where it is more than gripping and intriguing. 

The small quick dance accompanied by a hair-raising BGM did surely give an eerie sense of foreboding that something nasty and evil was just imperative and impending on the horizon. Just like the awesome and eye-popping magic scenes like the cards flying, stopping and swirling in mid-air to form a castle on the table to a crystal melting and transforming itself into a horse, the ending was simply mind-blowing thus creating the desired anticipation for the actual episodes that is to be aired from Jan 25. Even though I have not read the books, I can very well say with categorical confidence that as ever the books trump and triumph over movies and serials. This is very evident from the simple fact that all the characters are so hurriedly introduced and frisked away thus leaving the newer entrants to the series with very less time to register and digest the mindset of the characters on board. However, the final act was more than sufficient to make up for the lack of proper character introduction in the Magicians. So, its an unquestionable and clear-cut thumbs up for The Magicians as of now but only the future should let know whether this brand of magic should be discarded or not.

Thursday, December 17, 2015

The Intern - De Niro shows Hathaway who is the Intern!

"Why am I not Brad Pitt"? " I think its kinda self-explanatory"! These were the sort of scenes that actually made this cute movie to be a very lovable one. Though the storyline is not as deep as Inception or as brainy as Interstellar, the lead actors - De Niro and Anne Hathaway ensured that The Intern is a good breeze that wafts through your face and makes you smile and cry till it lasted. By the time you recover from the impact of the gentle and soothing breeze, you realize that you have forgotten that the breeze existed in the first place!

Like how Atlas holds the Earth on his shoulder, De Niro carries the entire brunt of the film on his elderly shoulders. Not that Anne Hathaway was bad as a tough and ambitious boss but it was De Niro's relaxed, centered and calming composure with his deep range of expressions that literally stole the show away from Hathaway's exemplary performance as Jules. The rest of the crew including Anne's husband just scratch the surface and pass muster. But, it was De Niro in his father-like character as a widower, sorry single!, makes you feel for him who wants to be a part of the dynamic and energetic world even at the age of 70 post his retirement as VP-Marketing. The way he applies for the senior internship program & conducts himself in About the Fit and his explanations for carrying a hand kerchief will surely invoke a sense of chivalrousness even in the most rude and boorish person. De Niro was not only overloaded bu also completely submerged in a sage-like serenic state. The reason for his admirable self-composure is explained very succinctly in the first and the last scenes of the movie where Ben Whittaker is involved in Tai Chi classes and he encourages Joules to take part so that she can also feel relaxed in her fast-paced work atmosphere.

The movie revolves around how an ambitious and young woman who wants to fiercely protect her baby a.k.a About the Fit - an e commerce firm - from outside hands and the problems that she had to face with her stay-at-home husband and daughter whom she doesn't see much because of her hectic work schedule. This is the moment when De Niro shows up as a senior intern to her and brings back the much needed balance in her life. It was really a good thing that the movie did not end up with De Niro and Anne Hathaway as lovers. However, the scenes involving the masseuse was more crass than laugh worthy. In the end, everyone is happy and all smiles in the zephyrus movie leaving the audience also in smiles to the extent that they forget why they smiled in the first place!. 

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

ssendrawkcaB at its Best!

Travelling to a new place is like going to a restaurant and trying out a dish which you haven't tried at all in your life. You might have heard great positive reviews from your friends and relatives. Since then, all you would have wanted to do is to sink your teeth at least once and find it out for yourself as to what exactly had made so many of your friends to describe so joyously about the viand. So, the next time when you walk into a restaurant and quickly scan the a la carte and see that the particular item is available on the card, without any hesitation, you simply order it without even considering its price. Then, it will take close to eternity for the garcon to bring the delicious dish to your table. The wait. The anticipation. The expectation. It keeps on mounting until the waiter serves the food to you. Your eyes glow up very brightly when they keep the item in front of you. Finally, when you manage to have the first bites of the raved cuisine but have an anti-climax ending to this patient saga, you know it was not what you had expected based on the pretty perceptions that were creatively created by your near and dear ones. Yet you still love the anti-climax because it was a twist which you never anticipated. It was a welcome surprise rather than a shocking or a horrible ending to you. So, you go ahead with gusto and relish every last bit of the delicious dish.

This is the same scenario with places too. You plan to go to a place which you have been hearing since your childhood in Geography textbook, TV or newspapers. To make matters even good, some of your best friends might be hailing from that particular place and would have given a detailed account of their hometown. With all the mental impressions formed in my mind for the last 18 years , I landed finally in Bhubaneswar for my friend's wedding. A car picked me up to Cuttack - my ultimate destination point. Just like Pondicherry or Chandigarh, Bhubaneswar is a well-planned city which could be evidently seen from their layout of roads to their distinctive and systematic well-maintenance of roads and infrastructure. A quick one hour drive takes you to Cuttack which makes you to wonder whether you have travelled back to at least 50 years in time!

Cuttack- the erstwhile capital of Orissa, apologies Odisha, handed over its capital reins to Bhubaneswar as soon as we had our independence. From the famed Barabati Stadium where International Cricket fixtures are held time to time to Barabati Fort to Netaji's birth house, you would have surely and luxuriously heard about Cuttack. But, what you see in stark reality is completely in contrast from the painted picture of the second most important city in Odisha. 

The congested roads. The seemingly rickety and ramshackle buildings. The lethargic pace of the people. When most of the places in India clamoured for growth and development, it was then very obvious why Cuttack did not have its much-needed and anticipated growth. Enquiring a couple of local people who have been in the place for more than 50 years, they were of the opinion that people still shared the same old school of thought to preserve their history and that they see new developments as serious detriments to their culture. Also, people feel so much jealousy when others are on the right track of progress that they are overwhelmingly consumed by the very act and fact of it that they fail to perform proactive progress in life. Furthermore, the geographical location is such that it does not permit the place to expand horizontally. These factors directly attribute for the city's lack of development and infrastructure.

However, the backwardness had also has its own charm. You can truly feel and have a connect with nature for every step you take and make. The people were very contented and satisfied with what they had and looked happy, at least on the surface. It was as if they were living one day at a time! They were also kind and helpful when you needed help.  God-fearing and Superstitious is not wrong but it should not be at the cost of a city. Cuttack has a wonderful food life with extremely tasty native delicacies. The Silver city can indeed become a gold city provided the people make some giant strides in their mindset that not all development and advancement is bad. The sooner they come to terms with this reality, the better it is for them to move leaps and bounds and be a true game changer in Odisha for being the second most important in the state.


Monday, December 14, 2015

Turquoise - A Regrettable Gem!

There are only two kinds of memories that people primarily retain with them - The Good and the Bad. However, when something is worse than the worst, the first initial reaction of anyone would be to not to think about it all any cost! Just like the gravity which pulls down the objects to keep it in check within the Earth's atmosphere, the more you tend to forget and erase something in your life the harder and faster the particular event comes gently strolling and dancing in your minds. One such episode which still lingers and ceases to fade away from our memories and taste buds was our disastrous food journey to Turquoise - a restaurant in Shan Royal.

It was a well-planned and well-executed booking for a table of 6 for whom the booking was reserved well in advance considering that the buffet was only Rs.399 and also that we had scheduled to meet at 8pm on a Sunday night. Barring and battling the heavy rains, we reached the place near Koyembedu Flyover. The hotel is situated on the left when you travel on the Ponnamalee High road towards Kilpauk. All of us reached by 755pm and proceeded towards Turquoise. Most of us skipped our lunch and were famished to death as it was an unlimited buffet. As we were entering the premises, we saw many people which included families exiting hurriedly towards the door. We made ourselves very comfortable in the restaurant and was surprised to see that we were the only people occupying and chatting to heart's content. The signs were very much there in front of us. But, we did not pick it up as we were busy engrossed in our stocked chitter-chatters and friendly banters. Twenty minutes into dipping our spoons in the soup, 3 couples walked in and sat beside our table. After 10 minutes, they were nowhere to be seen. Now, why is that there is so much detailed elaboration that is being given to the situation rather the hero of the hour - Food. Simple. Even in this blog, the signs were already given on the quality and variety of spread that were served in Turquoise.

The starters followed the soup though both were equally horrible. To make the already worsen matters even worse, they had plain Biriyani and curd rice served as the main course. In the meantime, another couple were happy when they ambled in and scampered away from the restaurant in no time. We were there till they end to see how abysmal things can reach the shocking bottom of the buffet. Actually, when one of my friend had asked for Mango icecream and they brought in a small dusty plastic cup, things became even more obvious that there was no bottom to this outrageous, deplorable and substandard smorgasbord.

Turquoise Buffet was simply hopeless, unsatisfactory and extremely disappointing as far as the food is concerned. At such a frightfully low price, a jewel which could have been a leading light and commanded respect in the market place eventually turned out into a very sour and less than mediocre mullock.

Friday, December 11, 2015

An Eternal Love for Sadistic Fletcher

A spark is always needed for people to fire up in life to make them realize that they can do something immensely remarkable and exceptional beyond their wildest imagination which they had falsely thought previously that it cannot be done by themselves. Sometimes, the spark can also be to rediscover their lost love like in my case where I got the much needed knock on my head when I had unintentionally, inadvertently and mistakenly abandoned my penchant for writing for quite some time. The spark can be roused either by external or internal factors. As long as its internal, everything is really good. But, when it comes from an external agent and under a completely humiliating and embarrassing situation, it is bound to not only to fire you up to perform to your potential but also make you soar and lose yourself in the process so that your performance is overwhelmingly and enchantingly effortless.

This is precisely the basic premise of Whiplash - To unearth that burning fire which is buried in the very depths of yourself so that greatness is realized and achieved with tears, toils and hard labours by grinding oneself to the hilt thus involving a lot of practice and exertion to accomplish a pure sense of bliss by performing that very act itself. It's like you become that work itself forgetting yourself in the process. Terrence Fletcher wanted only the best in his band and he wanted his best to be not just the best but also the best of the bests. He is frighteningly intimidates, scathingly insults and throws sexual innuendos at his students thereby scaring the living daylights out of them. The best example will be the scene where he feels that his band is out of tune and initially asks politely as to who is it that is on the prowl to sabotage his band. When the highly nervous and tensed Elmer confesses out of fear that it was he who was responsible for being not in sync, Fletcher furiously asks him to get out of the room. As soon as the door is shut, he smiles and says coolly that it was Erickson who was out of tune but the very fact that Elmer didn't know that he was not playing in time was more than enough for him to see his back out of his band. The level of perfection that Fletcher demanded was simply unbelievable. He is also right . Greatness cannot be achieved by ordinary mortals who merely work for the sake of working. It has to be earned through your complete dedication and commitment and most importantly, you have the conviction to see through your time and effort to fine tune and perfect your art.

He was simply ruthless when his team comes to the rehearsals a second late. Such was the high expectation that he had set for his students that most of them failed to reach even half way to the bar. Here, he is inculcating a sense of discipline that is very much needed for any person to achieve success leaving aside the greatness factor. Discipline is one of the key cornerstones that is needed for a person to do something extraordinary. The way Fletcher terrorizes his drummers to play "Caravan" for hours when he asks his class to wait out outside is the ideal example that some times it is only the stick and not soft words that can impel a person to give a stirring performance. Not that Fletcher uses any soft words to his students in the film, but it is his tremendous toughness that had made him a cynosure in the eyes of every student to aspire to be in his troop.

The climax was out of the world. Fletcher tells a smiling Andrew that he knew it was because of him that he got fired from Shaffer and the instant shock and what-Fletcher-gonna do reaction was very realistic. Andrew had actually prepared himself to play "Whiplash". The moment Fletcher drops in the Hiroshima bomb that they would be performing "Upswinging" and gives Andrew the sadistic smile of getting him destroyed as a drummer in front of the audience was too good to believe that it was just a movie. After a few, dull, faint and muted claps, Fletcher comes to Andrew and tells him that he is not good enough to be drummer thus rubbing the salt in his already wounded humiliation was the icing on the cake and the perfect recipe for something great to happen. It did happen.

Andrew was so disappointed and defeated that when his father had come running to embrace his son, he knew that Fletcher had not only insulted him but also his one thing that he loved so cherished which made him to break up even with his girlfriend. Picking up the remaining pieces of himself in that instant, with a steely resolve, Andrew returns to the stage much to the surprise of Fletcher. He immediately starts to drum with a high degree of confidence "Caravan" for which he was literally blasted during the trials and chucked out of the band rather unceremoniously midway during the troop's concert before the spectators. Andrew had the nerve and temerity to mouth 'Fuck you' to Fletcher when the latter was glowering menacingly and giving a surly murderous stare at him. It was one of the finest moments in the movie though the best was in the horizon. Fletcher was of the opinion that Andrew wanted to incapacitate and wreck his crew totally without knowing that his statement had roused the musical monster in Andrew to deliver what he was truly made and capable of performance. Fletcher had directed his immense anger at Andrew without realizing that Andrew was one of those who truly cared for the sacred art. As time progressed, Fletcher understood that Andrew was a special person which was very evident from the way he gave a smile when Andrew was playing his heart out the most difficult piece of the concert with immense concentration and to the perfection which he always expects. All hell breaks lose even after he had reached out to his right hand and tight fisted it thus signalling the end of that particular piece. However, Andrew was so immersed with his drums that he continued to play to his heart's content.

Andrew drew the inspiration from his intense and vehement anger at Fletcher but converted into pure positive music thus becoming the music itself. Every strike was loud, powerful and lightning fast which was what Fletcher had wanted his drummers to be during the rehearsal for "Caravan". Though Andrew had earned that part then, he showed signs of tremendously exerting energy while playing the drums. But, here. It was the exact opposite. It was naturally coming out of him which was precisely Fletcher's definition of music and his level of expectation. Once, he even comes to adjust the drum plates so that Andrew doesn't falter in his rhythm. Fletcher knew then he had found his true student who had not only matched up to his demands but rose up to the occasion by drumming up beyond his savage imaginations. When Andrew was decrementally slowing down his tempo to the point that he was about to stop beating with his sticks and then instantly began to raise the tempo in an incremental manner again, Fletcher's sadistic pleasure over Andrew had evaporated into acknowledging the artist and the talent that resided in Neiman. The last scene was a picture perfect finish - Andrew's eyes interlocks with Fletcher for a fleeting moment and the tiny nod which he returns with a smile to his student was all that Andrew had hoped, worked and endured with him for his talent to be acknowledged by the best in the business. A moral victory for Andrew who then drummed his way to happiness afterwards.

Epilogue:
Sometimes, people like Fletcher needs to be present in the right place at the right time for the right person to unlock the latent power which dormantly hibernates within an individual without his knowing that they are destined for greatness, when rightly locked out, till eternity. 






Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Tracing the Regal lineage from Royal Theatre Complex to Palazzo

Cinema and Chennai have been an integral part of every person's life much like the Bhajjis and Marina Beach. There are more than 120 screens spanning across the length and breadth of the city. However, one brand stands tall in the top of the minds of the customers when they plan to watch their favorite film or whistle & clap for their revered hero and beloved heroines with their family and friends - Sathyam. 

Founded and formed in 1970s as Royal Theatre Complex adjacent to the busy and crowded Anna Salai, it was transformed into the mighty Sathyam Cinemas to which the kids, college goers and adults were attracted like a bee to a flower. But every transformation has to come with a cost. The Sathyam Cinemas invested heavily to build their infrastructure by ensuring that they did the basics right - cleaner toilets, friendly staffs and improved customer service through trainings. Change is inevitable and the owners of Sathyam Cinemas had grasped the point so succinctly and accurately that they were always on the prowl to adapt and adopt to the latest technologies so that they can provide an overall thorough cinematic experience at affordable prices to classes of all masses. The solution was going digital - moving away from the print era. They had to reinvent themselves to cater to the constant changing requirements of the market. Unlike other metros where the ticket prices are set by the respective theatres who literally fleeced the fans, the Tamil Nadu government decided to step in and made sure that the maximum cap on the tickets should not be more than Rs 120. Though it was highly reasonable, most theatres who had wanted to embrace newer technologies were unable to do so because of the massive outlay that were incurred in the process. However, this was not the case with Sathyam Cinemas who have truly devoted themselves to make film-watching a unique, sublime and memorable event for all.

The first in the line which the Sathyam Cinemas introduced was the RDX - Real Digital Experience which resulted in crystal-clear images and rich sounds thus solving the problems of dust and flicker that occurred by using the faded prints. The outcome of this transformation was phenomenal. It provided a hassle-free and first-rate visual experience thereby satisfying the film goers to a great extent. Through the RDX, the multiplex boasted of being the first in the country to incorporate the technology to match the demands set by the Hollywood movies as most of them were shot on digital format then. The technology did not come cheap. It came at a heavy price - Rs 60 lakh to Rs 80 lakh. But, the owners realised that to survive and flourish in the cut-throat market, it is essential and imperative for them to make the investment to attract the people especially the youngsters of the city. All was fine and dandy as most of the people thronged to watch a film in Sathyam Cinemas because of their superior quality offerings in terms of  movies, their intermission delicacies especially the popcorns or their customer service.

As the Brookefields Mall was close to completion in Coimbatore, Sathyam Cinemas felt that the time was ripe to have their footprint and have a strong foot hold in the Manchester of South India by establishing a multiplex with 6 screens in the establishment. It was a roaring success considering the fact that going out for a movie is an aspiration for many people in the Pump City.

Then, Express Avenue had opened up their premises very close to Sathyam Cinemas in 2010. It was time for change again. They launched Escape Cinemas touted as the city's first luxury multiplex. Every screen has a theme and the interiors spoke volumes as the names of the screens. Also, the screens were well-provided and loaded with 4k digital projectors and 3D to have an enriching viewing escapade for ardent film aficionados at Escape Cinemas! As the brand kept on expanding, Sathyam , thecinema, Escape and the future multiplexes were brought under one single banner as SPI Cinemas.

Then, Sathyam Cinemas went on a purchase spree buying out and refurbishing the Theyagaraja Theatre in Thiruvanmiyur and one @ Perambur in Spectrum Grand Mall to have a wider audience base and extend their brand in the rapidly growing areas of Chennai. They named it as S2 to provide a very convenient and economical tryst with movies for the ritual film followers.

So, the only thing that was missing in the bubbling and movie raving city is the presence of an IMAX. The closest IMAX is in Bangalore. People had to go all the way to Bangalore to catch up with their movies that are close to their hearts. Like a Hawk catapulting downwards to its prey, as soon as Phoenix Mall was set up in 2013, Sathyam Cinemas swooped into launch Luxe - their ambitious and most daring venture that simply shattered the traditional way of movie watching. Luxe was not just grand in the size and shape of the project but also very impressive in every respect - be it the decor, lighting, spoilt for choice of foods and beverages, close-to-perfect 10-customer service and most importantly, the technologies used in the theatres - Dolby ATMOS and Auro 3D to provide an immersive sound experience to go with the visual treat for the eyes and a snazzy & deeply satisfying ambience thus further enhancing their reputation and status as the first choice to go theatre in the city. But the biggest highlight of Luxe Cinemas was their IMAX. However, the Tamil Nadu government's strict orders to not to sell tickets above Rs. 120 created an intense tussle between the management and the government. The fight lasted well over 2 years and resulted in stalemates and deadlocks between the 2 parties thus it created further frustration and resentment amongst the fans. With the growing dispensable income of the current generation, people were longing to sit on the stylishly comfortable chairs to see their preferred movies in the IMAX format. However, the inglorious impasse did not seem to come to an end until 2015. Jazz cinemas purchased Luxe for an undisclosed amount from SPI Cinemas though it is rumored that the deal would have been anywhere between Rs 1000 crores to Rs 5000 crores. This decided to resolve the IMAX issue once and for all as Jazz Cinemas was held By Sasikala and the clearance for IMAX screen was just a matter of minutes to be accessible to the dedicated fan followers. Amidst much fanfare, James Bond's Spectre was released as Chennai's first movie in IMAX with the tag of Rs. 360 excluding the online and 3D charges. It was a sumptuous feast for the eyes as the movie was a sore to the brain! Chennai would be getting their second IMAX in Palazzo by late December or early January for people to luxuriate and indulge themselves in the stunning curved big screens.

People always reserve the best for the last. Forum Vijaya Mall in Vadapalani was opened by 2013 and it was hyped that Palazzo under the SPI banner would be something which people has not seen so far in Chennai. The hype was very much true in every sense of the word and spirit of the word. Palazzo was simply sensational with the typical and perfect Italianesque architecture. Right from the word go to chandeliers to the curtains to the marbles to the paintings adorning the walls, every inch of Palazzo spoke and oozed magnificence and majestic beauty of Italy. The decor and color schemes were neither glitzy nor grandiose. It was more than that. Palazzo was truly ritzy and plushy with a lavish ambience that will surely not fail to impress even the most stone-hearted person! SPI Cinemas has given the word experience an all together complete meaning with the introduction of Palazzo. They have raised the bar for film watching which can be beaten only by themselves. To put it in a nutshell, their competitor is only their previous work. Palazzo is an amazing and breath-taking work of art that is the outstanding result of many hours and tireless effort time put in by the entire team. Hats off to them for bringing the idea to its fullest execution. In short, Palazzio is a marvel to wonder for it is even more better, grander and dazzlingly palatial thus showing their competitors that they are light years ahead of the pack. The theatres bring with them all the latest technologies that has been the defining aspect and a strong competitive advantage of SPI Cinemas. Through Palazzo, SPI Cinemas has issued a powerful notice to their rivals that unless they reimagine and reinvent themselves, it is rest assured that many would be digging their own graves in a matter of time. SPI Cinemas provides yet another benchmark for cinemas thus categorically ensuring that their products and services would produce nothing less than immense customer delight thereby strengthening the numero uno position as the undisputed and unrivalled leader in the movie crazy city of Chennai

Epilogue:
I sincerely hope that DMK do not purchase Palazzo as an act of retaliation for ADMK buying out Luxe.