Chennai's very own

I caught 'Chronicles of Narnia:Prince Caspian" at The Satyam Cinemas sometime back.I was visiting Satyam after a brief hiatus and was awestruck by how it had improved by leaps and bounds. Finally, we have the home grown Satyam Cinemas ready to take on the ultra modern multiplexes in Bombay, Hyderabad and other urban cities.The decor and ambiance are of international standards and I still remember how my friend was taken in by the facilities at the restroom(yes, you read that right;)).

My history with Satyam dates back to when I was a kid and most of my movie-watching expeditions have ended at Satyam. In fact, even now, that is the one place that is uppermost in my mind when we plan a movie out.Though other multiplexes have come up, Satyam has retained it's position at the top of the heap.Location is one of the main factors contributing to it's popularity. While Mayajaal and Abhirami are not conveniently located, INOX is the closest competitor to Satyam, situated as it is, in a mall.

The excellent work done by the PR team at Satyam is evident as seen across the various media and they do their bit to be in the news. The Fuel prepaid card, Blind date,the RDX experience, I can go on. In fact, their snacks and beverages have earned quite a reputation of their own and I know of people who visit Satyam for the nachos and cold coffee as much as for the movies.Last heard, Satyam is looking to branch out to other parts of the city. That can only mean good news for film buffs who enjoy the whole 'cinema-on-the-big-screen' experience.

Still have to catch up with Dasa. Was waiting for all the initial hype to subside and now that the dust has settled, I shall go watch the movie in peace.Where else?At Satyam, of course:)