Cinema chain PVR INOX Ltd on Wednesday reported a sharp reduction in its consolidated loss after tax to Rs 54.5 crore for the quarter ended June 30, 2025, helped by strong movie content that drove higher footfall and revenue, the company disclosed in a regulatory filing.The company had posted a loss of Rs 179 crore in the same period last year. Revenue from operations rose to Rs 1,469.1 crore in Q1 FY26, up from Rs 1,190.7 crore a year ago, it added.Total expenses increased to Rs 1,571.7 crore from Rs 1,457.5 crore in the same period of FY25.PVR INOX recorded a 12% year-on-year growth in patrons visiting its cinemas, totaling 34 million. The company currently operates 353 cinemas with 1,745 screens across 111 cities.According to PTI, in a statement, PVR INOX Ltd Managing Director Ajay Bijli said, “FY26 has begun on a positive note, with Q1 delivering healthy growth across key operating and financial metrics. The momentum has been supported by a well-performing and steady content slate, giving us confidence in the year ahead.”“With a robust pipeline of films across Hindi, Hollywood, and Regional cinema, we expect FY26 to be a strong year for the exhibition business,” Bijli added.During the quarter, Hindi and Hollywood films led the box office, with a total of 10 films crossing the Rs 100 crore mark, “including three films which crossed the Rs 200 crore mark, reflecting a consistently performing slate across languages.”The company also reported the highest ever food and beverage (F&B) spend per head at Rs 148 crore, marking a 10% year-on-year growth. Additionally, PVR INOX opened 20 new screens during the quarter, with 14 under franchise-owned company-operated (FOCO) and asset-light models. Currently, 55 new screens are signed under FOCO and 72 under the asset-light model, with no screen closures reported for the quarter.