Saurabh Saxena Joins Citara Plex as Executive Director and COO – A New Era for Cinema in Tier 2 & 3 Cities

Saurabh Saxena has joined Citara Plex as Executive Director and Group Chief Operating Officer (COO) in an exciting development in India’s entertainment landscape. With a prolific cinema career spanning 26 years, including key roles at PVR, K Sera Sera, and Carnival, Saxena’s leadership promises to elevate Citara Plex’s mission of delivering a cinema-themed experience across India.

Citara Plex is set to become India’s first cinema-themed minimalist chain. Featuring a state-of-the-art cinema, a cinema-themed café, celebrity retail spaces, and a dedicated children’s area, Citara Plex aims to revolutionize movie-going beyond metro cities. The chain will establish a presence in tier 2 and tier 3 cities across five states, catering to audiences with high-quality, innovative cinema experiences.

The venture is backed by an impressive roster of founders, including actress Padmini Kolhapure, Padma Shri awardee Shobana, actor Rannvijay Singh Singha, and partners such as Artha Capital. Key figures in the project include Rahul Nehra, the Managing Director of Citara, Sadiya Naseem, founder of Glam Studio, and businessman Uttam Kumar.

As Citara Plex gears up for its launch, Saurabh Saxena’s expertise is expected to be crucial in shaping the chain’s expansion and ensuring a world-class experience for audiences across India’s rapidly growing entertainment hubs.

FAQs

What is Citara Plex?
Citara Plex is a cinema-themed minimalist chain focused on bringing premium movie experiences to India’s tier 2 and 3 cities.
Who are the founders of Citara Plex?
Citara Plex was founded by Padmini Kolhapure, Padma Shri Shobana, Rannvijay Singh Singha, Artha Capital, Rahul Nehra, Sadiya Naseem, and Uttam Kumar.
Where will Citara Plex be available?
The cinema chain will operate in select tier 2 and tier 3 cities across five states in India, offering cinema-goers a unique themed experience.