# Chiranjeevi and Asian Cinemas plan world-record screen in Hyderabad

2026-09-19T17:36:49+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 4 independent outlets

Megastar Chiranjeevi is reportedly teaming up with Asian Cinemas to build a multiplex in Hyderabad's Financial District, with sources saying the project could feature one of the largest cinema screens in the world. The current Guinness record is held by Traumpalast Leonberg in Germany at 8,770 square feet. Hyderabad would then compete globally, not just nationally, for the biggest operating cinema screen. Asian Cinemas already runs star-branded multiplexes with Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, and Ravi Teja. The new property could be named Asian Chiranjeevi Cinemas or Asian Megastar Cinemas, pending confirmation. The proposed screen is reported to be around 120 feet wide and 69 feet tall. Chiranjeevi has made no official announcement yet. Further details are awaited.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

All four sources report the same development: Chiranjeevi and Asian Cinemas are planning a premium multiplex in Hyderabad's Financial District. Tracktollywood and greatandhra lead with the world record angle, framing the project as a bid for the largest screen globally. Telugu360 calls it a first-time multiplex venture for the star, staying local. Telugucinema emphasises Hyderabad's lack of a dedicated IMAX and keeps the reporting cautious. Only tracktollywood names specific dimensions and uses the world record frame heavily, while the others remain vague on details. The gap between hype and confirmed specs is what to watch: whether an official announcement names a Guinness attempt or a premium standard screen. The scale of the ambition sets the story apart from standard celebrity-backed multiplexes in the city.

## Coverage

- telugu360.com (sensationalist) <https://www.telugu360.com/big-news-megastar-to-venture-into-multiplex-business/>
  Leads with 'big news' and 'costliest' location, no world record mention, upbeat framing
- tracktollywood.com (sensationalist) <https://tracktollywood.com/chiranjeevi-asian-cinemas-worlds-largest-screen-hyderabad/>
  Leads with world record ambition, specific dimensions and comparisons, promotional framing
- greatandhra.com (neutral report) <https://www.greatandhra.com/movies/movie-news/megastar-eyes-worlds-biggest-cinema-screen-in-hyderabad/>
  Leads with world's biggest screen angle, reports naming options, balanced detail on record holder
- telugucinema.com (neutral report) <https://telugucinema.com/news/megastar-chiranjeevi-reportedly-plans-massive-cinema-screen-in-hyderabad>
  Straight news style, notes lack of official announcement, places in context of IMAX gap

Tags: Asian Cinemas, Asian Suniel, Chiranjeevi, Hyderabad
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