| Raj Mandir Cinema | |
| Native Name: | राज मंदिर |
| Alternate Names: | RajMandir |
| Map Type: | India Jaipur##India Rajasthan |
| Building Type: | Single Screen Theater |
| Architectural Style: | Streamline Moderne (Art Moderne) |
| Client: | Kushalchand Surana[1] |
| Location: | Panch Batti |
| Address: | B-16, Panch Batti, Bhagwan Das Rd, Jaipur - 302001 |
| Location Town: | Jaipur, Rajasthan |
| Location Country: | India |
| Coordinates: | 26.9155°N 75.8102°W |
| Inauguration Date: | 1 June 1976 |
| Architect: | W.M. Namjoshi |
| Seating Capacity: | 1,165 |
| Website: | https://rajmandircinema.com |
Raj Mandir Cinema is a movie theatre in Jaipur in Rajasthan state in India.[2] Situated on the Bhagwan Das Road, near M.I. Road, the meringue-shaped auditorium opened in 1976, and over the years has seen many movie premieres of Hindi films, and has become a popular symbol of Jaipur. The theatre often referred to as 'Cinema Ka Mandir' is equipped with the latest technology in sound and projection with Dolby Atmos and SLS speakers, the first in the state of Rajasthan. [1] [3] An important landmark and tourist destination, the cinema hall has been accorded the status of largest single screen theatre in Asia. [4] [5]
Originally the brainchild of Mehtab Chandra Golcha, [6] it opened on 1 June 1976 with the film "Charas". It was designed by architect W. M. Namjoshi in Art Moderne style (Streamline Moderne or late Art Deco). Known for its large size as well as opulent and meringue interiors, Raj Mandir remains an important part of the tourist circuit, and thus usually remains full despite its size. The Bhuramal Rajmal Surana group, a prominent Jaipur jewelry house, owns and operates the cinema.[3] [7] [8] The nine stars on the exterior signify nine gemstones in the Navaratna style, an homage to the owners' jewelry house.[9] The film Hum Aapke Hain Kaun ran for 75 weeks in the theatre, while Ram Teri Ganga Maili ran for 74 weeks in the theatre. Many other films have run for over 100 days in the theatre, including Naseeb, Sharabi, Avtaar, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Beta and more.[10]
The trailer of Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3 was launched on 9 October 2024, at the iconic Raj Mandir Cinema with lead actors Kartik Aaryan, Tripti Dimri and Vidya Balan attending the event.[11] [12]