Devgn CineX, the multiplex chain owned by Bollywood star Ajay Devgn and formerly known as NY Cinemas, has announced the appointment of Ajay Agrawal as its new Chief Executive Officer. In his new role, Agrawal will lead the company’s growth strategy, expansion plans, innovation initiatives and efforts to further transform the customer experience across its cinema properties.
Agrawal’s appointment comes at an important phase for Devgn CineX as the company looks to significantly strengthen its presence in India’s competitive multiplex market. With the cinema business rapidly evolving through premium formats, upgraded technology and increasingly experience-driven audiences, the new CEO will be responsible for steering the brand through its next stage of growth.
Devgn CineX currently operates 57 screens across 19 locations, with the company setting its sights on an ambitious target of reaching 250 screens by 2030. The expansion roadmap includes a stronger focus on South India, with upcoming megaplexes planned in key cities such as Bengaluru and Hyderabad. These developments are expected to play an important role in the chain’s long-term growth strategy.
Under Agrawal’s leadership, Devgn CineX is also expected to focus on innovation and technology upgrades while enhancing the overall cinema-going experience. From premium viewing formats to improved amenities and customer-focused services, the company aims to position its theatres as destinations that offer audiences more than just a traditional movie screening.
The expansion is another significant step for Ajay Devgn’s growing presence in the exhibition business. After establishing itself under the NY Cinemas identity, the chain was rebranded as Devgn CineX, bringing the actor’s name more prominently into its cinema operations. The company’s ambitious plans indicate that the brand is looking to compete more aggressively in a market dominated by established multiplex operators.
With Ajay Agrawal now taking charge as CEO, the coming years could prove crucial for Devgn CineX. The goal of growing from 57 screens to 250 by 2030 represents a major leap, but the company’s focus on expansion, premium formats, technology and customer experience gives it a clear direction. As new properties take shape across Bengaluru, Hyderabad and other markets, Devgn CineX will be hoping to turn its ambitious screen-count target into a nationwide cinema success story.