MUMBAI: Cinemax India, which has a concentrated presence in Maharashtra, is foraying into Uttar Pradesh with the launch of a three-screen multiplex in Kanpur.

The property has opened with the screening of Jail and Ajab Prem Ki Gjazab Kahani. The property has tax exemption benefit for five years.

The multiplex will having capacity of 999 seats including 75 recliner seats.

With this addition, Cinemax will have a total of 27 theatre properties with 86 screens and 23565 seats.

The multiplex operator plans to invest Rs 1 billion and add 60 screens during the next fiscal, according to Cinemax India senior VP business strategy Devang Sampat.