Well, the 35-year old 4-screen SL Theatres in Trivandrum has now changed. The Future has begun..! It is now a 6 Screen State of the Art-Multiplex, naming, "Ariesplex* SL Theatres" which offers the best of all across the world..! The 'Screen' initials is in the series 'Audi' which people think as luxurious because well, one of the expensive cars in the world is Audi :)..!
*" This theatre is now owned by Sohan Roy, managed by film-maker, B Unnikrishnan. This theatre is also related to the Post-Production Filmmaking Facility, 'Aries Vismayas Max' which is also one of Sohan Roy's. "
Audi 1
The famous 'Athulya' screen is now 'Audi 1'. It has undergone into a huge, metamorphic 72"x30" Mega D-MAX 3D Double 4K Projection Screen (w/ luminance of 60,000). It will also feature the latest of Sound Systems, a 64-channel, Dolby Atmos. It is not over yet. It is now South India's Largest, Widest Screen with 653 seats and 42 Recliner Sofas..! This renovation promises us that we watch the movie at the same/more level we watch at home.
Audi 2 & 3'Athira/Aswathy' now Audi 2/Audi 3 features a Silver QUBE 2K 3D Screen along with a 5.1 DTS System. There are 153 seats and 51 Non-Recliner Sofas in Audi 2. Audi 3 features the same System, but, with 70 seats only. According to Aries, Audi 3 will be mostly used on Screening and Exhibitons.
The Other Screens
'Anjali' will be divided into 3 Screens, Audi 4,5 & 6. Out of 6 Screens, only 3 Screens are fully capable of functioning for now. The other 3 screens will start functioning in 2-5 months.
Other FacilitiesThe complex is renovated with an Escalator, Elevator, and a Food Court. And yeah, how can we miss our famous 'Post-Movie Walk hair-pining across the hall. I'm glad that the team just repainted it. :') Not forgetting to mention, Ariesplex SL Cinemas is also linked with BookMyShow..! They also have a Facebook Page and their own Website..!
Day 1 - Jurassic WorldThe day it reopened, June 12, i went on for the 7.00pm show for Jurassic World at Audi 1. Later that day, the counter for tickets was also cozy for the staff. Before getting inside Audi 1, i was standing in a long queue, to get inside. As i reached closer, i noticed that the 3D Glasses were Black, Scratchless, Temporary Paper/Plastic Glasses. And do you know why they gave us those glasses? Because the Original XPAND 3D Permanent Glasses worth 2-3k/glass has not reached the complex yet. That was a bit of a shame for a start. I was on the last row of the EXECUTIVE Seats. The moment i sat there, i was home. Jurassic World has a flat screen format. Widening it would spoil the movie, so they had to play with flat screen. The Sound, the bass, the crispiness, everywhere, Dolby Atmos. It was pure reality. :O The screen's resolution, pixel density. (WoW)
Day 2 - Jurassic World, AgainAgain, i went on with the 7pm show for Jurassic World the next day. (Cinema Pranthan :P)
This time, i recieved White glasses. It was a bit suspicious because the Platinum Customers recieved Black ones. Hmmmm. The same story as Day 1 except, 3D Problems. This glass had reversed glasses on the frame(It could be another problem). Everyone went on with it, except me and 3 of my friends, we were struggling to watch it as the Person/Part/Object that has to be 3D(Closer) is reversed from the opposite. All i did on that day was sleep while the others watch. :)
Day 3 - Spy
Another day at the cozy place, 3pm, SPY at Audi 2.
From Day 1, i saw a familiar-machine-like-thing at the opposite corner from the elevator. Today, i remembered what it is. It is the BookMyShow Ticket Vending Machine that was there at PvR Bangalore.! This is the only machine, at the theatre, also the 1st one to be in Trivandrum. But nobody has used it. I was ready to vend my tickets but i've already exchanged at the counter. Next time..! Audi 2, was more like Autumn-Nature. It was filled with Dark, Light and different types of Brown everywhere. I was a GOLD Customer.
The moment i sat, i'm at Vivanta..! :P (by Taj) The movie was fabulous and was a great start at Audi 2.
Day 4 - Terminator: Genisys
I was too excited to be on the recliners, and i got myself a Platinum Ticket for 3pm. This time i was kind of excited to vend the ticket from the machine, but i see no machine. "why, no machine? Why?!" It was switched off and hidden behind a banner of SPY :P Most of the people in Trivandrum don't know how to use these machines these days. So they, had to turn it off for a moment. Simply Touching on the system, torturing it, smashing the Touchscreen by kids, i wonder when these people would learn about the Future. :P
Atlast, The mighty XPAND Glasses have reached Ariesplex. Phew, that was short.
As i entered, the theatre, i didn't know how to recline it. It would be kind of a shame to me if i asked the staff on how to recline it. Struggling to find it and alas i go up-pPPPP..!!
I found 2 buttons on the right side of the seat, hidden perfectly, safe, from damage. :)I was on Seat Number RA-14, The last row and the middle, perfect seat for a lonely guy to watch..! I do recommend RA-14. :) The movie was a bit short from the previous ones but what i did enjoy mostly was the seat itself. :')
Day 5 - Minions
The day, where i went on to see the 1st Animated film to be released at Ariesplex. It was Audi 2. Movie was sharp..! Sofas ...! Aaaaahh..!
Day 6 - Madura NarangaSitting at home with a huge power cut, Booooring..!, BookMyShow, Pay, All Done. It was Ramzan and it was a family movie for the Muslims. The movie is not my kind, as i don't watch much from Malayalam Family Movies so basically, i went there to rest for the day in the cold, comfy place. :) I have made a vow that if i go for a movie/i wanna rest, i will be at Ariesplex SL Cinemas.
Day 7 - Ant-ManAnd it was the end of Phase 2 from Marvel Cinematic Universe..! Ant-Man was such a movie that was related to some parts of other movies in the MCU, which was just what needed to end Phase 2. I was about to book 4 tickets the day before for GOLD unfortunately, we can't sit together. Since today was a nasty day, energy wasted, i thought i'd go alone for the day. BookMyShow, Pay, Done. The vending machine still dead, staff increasing..! Busy day for these guys with Baahubali in Audi 1 Housefull, Audi 2 GOLD housefull, Executive, well, almost. :P Well, Ant-Man was meant to be in Dolby Atmos, and it was sad that it wasn't in Audi 1. Audi 1 has 4/5 shows daily for Baahubali, but it is a bit short for an awesome theatre. It would be a huge pleasure if they could've added 2 shows for Ant-Man in Audi 1. that is, one at early morning and the other for late night. As said the movie was perfection but i noticed a huge difference this time. I've been doing a small research on "Dolby Atmos at Home" lately and this time, Audi-2 wasn't 5.1 DTS Practically. Sound db that reach the same in Audi 1 being the same in Audi 2 was too much, but, Theoretically, it transformed into Dolby Atmos..! The sound that comes off the speakers bounces on to the ground and on to the ceiling, making it Dolby Atmos. It was perfection, almost the same as Audi 1..! Today, was a memorable moment in my Movie side of life. :')
Next-Up, Pixels, MI5, Transporter, Agent 47 and a lot more..!
I would say that this was more than a right thing to renovate such an old theatre into a cozy one. Thanks a lot Team Aries..!
Gracefully,
Amal
*" This theatre is now owned by Sohan Roy, managed by film-maker, B Unnikrishnan. This theatre is also related to the Post-Production Filmmaking Facility, 'Aries Vismayas Max' which is also one of Sohan Roy's. "
Audi 1
The famous 'Athulya' screen is now 'Audi 1'. It has undergone into a huge, metamorphic 72"x30" Mega D-MAX 3D Double 4K Projection Screen (w/ luminance of 60,000). It will also feature the latest of Sound Systems, a 64-channel, Dolby Atmos. It is not over yet. It is now South India's Largest, Widest Screen with 653 seats and 42 Recliner Sofas..! This renovation promises us that we watch the movie at the same/more level we watch at home.
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| A Glimpse on the Recliners..! |
Audi 2 & 3'Athira/Aswathy' now Audi 2/Audi 3 features a Silver QUBE 2K 3D Screen along with a 5.1 DTS System. There are 153 seats and 51 Non-Recliner Sofas in Audi 2. Audi 3 features the same System, but, with 70 seats only. According to Aries, Audi 3 will be mostly used on Screening and Exhibitons.
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| Audi 2's Cozy Sofas..! |
'Anjali' will be divided into 3 Screens, Audi 4,5 & 6. Out of 6 Screens, only 3 Screens are fully capable of functioning for now. The other 3 screens will start functioning in 2-5 months.
Other FacilitiesThe complex is renovated with an Escalator, Elevator, and a Food Court. And yeah, how can we miss our famous 'Post-Movie Walk hair-pining across the hall. I'm glad that the team just repainted it. :') Not forgetting to mention, Ariesplex SL Cinemas is also linked with BookMyShow..! They also have a Facebook Page and their own Website..!
Day 1 - Jurassic WorldThe day it reopened, June 12, i went on for the 7.00pm show for Jurassic World at Audi 1. Later that day, the counter for tickets was also cozy for the staff. Before getting inside Audi 1, i was standing in a long queue, to get inside. As i reached closer, i noticed that the 3D Glasses were Black, Scratchless, Temporary Paper/Plastic Glasses. And do you know why they gave us those glasses? Because the Original XPAND 3D Permanent Glasses worth 2-3k/glass has not reached the complex yet. That was a bit of a shame for a start. I was on the last row of the EXECUTIVE Seats. The moment i sat there, i was home. Jurassic World has a flat screen format. Widening it would spoil the movie, so they had to play with flat screen. The Sound, the bass, the crispiness, everywhere, Dolby Atmos. It was pure reality. :O The screen's resolution, pixel density. (WoW)
Day 2 - Jurassic World, AgainAgain, i went on with the 7pm show for Jurassic World the next day. (Cinema Pranthan :P)
This time, i recieved White glasses. It was a bit suspicious because the Platinum Customers recieved Black ones. Hmmmm. The same story as Day 1 except, 3D Problems. This glass had reversed glasses on the frame(It could be another problem). Everyone went on with it, except me and 3 of my friends, we were struggling to watch it as the Person/Part/Object that has to be 3D(Closer) is reversed from the opposite. All i did on that day was sleep while the others watch. :)
Day 3 - Spy
Another day at the cozy place, 3pm, SPY at Audi 2.
From Day 1, i saw a familiar-machine-like-thing at the opposite corner from the elevator. Today, i remembered what it is. It is the BookMyShow Ticket Vending Machine that was there at PvR Bangalore.! This is the only machine, at the theatre, also the 1st one to be in Trivandrum. But nobody has used it. I was ready to vend my tickets but i've already exchanged at the counter. Next time..! Audi 2, was more like Autumn-Nature. It was filled with Dark, Light and different types of Brown everywhere. I was a GOLD Customer.
The moment i sat, i'm at Vivanta..! :P (by Taj) The movie was fabulous and was a great start at Audi 2.
Day 4 - Terminator: Genisys
I was too excited to be on the recliners, and i got myself a Platinum Ticket for 3pm. This time i was kind of excited to vend the ticket from the machine, but i see no machine. "why, no machine? Why?!" It was switched off and hidden behind a banner of SPY :P Most of the people in Trivandrum don't know how to use these machines these days. So they, had to turn it off for a moment. Simply Touching on the system, torturing it, smashing the Touchscreen by kids, i wonder when these people would learn about the Future. :P
Atlast, The mighty XPAND Glasses have reached Ariesplex. Phew, that was short.
As i entered, the theatre, i didn't know how to recline it. It would be kind of a shame to me if i asked the staff on how to recline it. Struggling to find it and alas i go up-pPPPP..!!
I found 2 buttons on the right side of the seat, hidden perfectly, safe, from damage. :)I was on Seat Number RA-14, The last row and the middle, perfect seat for a lonely guy to watch..! I do recommend RA-14. :) The movie was a bit short from the previous ones but what i did enjoy mostly was the seat itself. :')
Day 5 - Minions
The day, where i went on to see the 1st Animated film to be released at Ariesplex. It was Audi 2. Movie was sharp..! Sofas ...! Aaaaahh..!
Day 6 - Madura NarangaSitting at home with a huge power cut, Booooring..!, BookMyShow, Pay, All Done. It was Ramzan and it was a family movie for the Muslims. The movie is not my kind, as i don't watch much from Malayalam Family Movies so basically, i went there to rest for the day in the cold, comfy place. :) I have made a vow that if i go for a movie/i wanna rest, i will be at Ariesplex SL Cinemas.
Day 7 - Ant-ManAnd it was the end of Phase 2 from Marvel Cinematic Universe..! Ant-Man was such a movie that was related to some parts of other movies in the MCU, which was just what needed to end Phase 2. I was about to book 4 tickets the day before for GOLD unfortunately, we can't sit together. Since today was a nasty day, energy wasted, i thought i'd go alone for the day. BookMyShow, Pay, Done. The vending machine still dead, staff increasing..! Busy day for these guys with Baahubali in Audi 1 Housefull, Audi 2 GOLD housefull, Executive, well, almost. :P Well, Ant-Man was meant to be in Dolby Atmos, and it was sad that it wasn't in Audi 1. Audi 1 has 4/5 shows daily for Baahubali, but it is a bit short for an awesome theatre. It would be a huge pleasure if they could've added 2 shows for Ant-Man in Audi 1. that is, one at early morning and the other for late night. As said the movie was perfection but i noticed a huge difference this time. I've been doing a small research on "Dolby Atmos at Home" lately and this time, Audi-2 wasn't 5.1 DTS Practically. Sound db that reach the same in Audi 1 being the same in Audi 2 was too much, but, Theoretically, it transformed into Dolby Atmos..! The sound that comes off the speakers bounces on to the ground and on to the ceiling, making it Dolby Atmos. It was perfection, almost the same as Audi 1..! Today, was a memorable moment in my Movie side of life. :')
Next-Up, Pixels, MI5, Transporter, Agent 47 and a lot more..!
I would say that this was more than a right thing to renovate such an old theatre into a cozy one. Thanks a lot Team Aries..!
Gracefully,
Amal
