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According to reports, the theater is owned by actress Radha.
The most successful Malayalam film screened at the theater was Chithram, released in 1988.
There are a few old theaters around us but very popular with the locals. A large number of people visit these theaters every day. Today we will talk about such a very famous theater. It is located in Kerala. The name of the theater we are talking about here is the ARS Theater and Auditorium. It is located in Kalala village in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala state. It was once a vibrant center where hundreds of people came to watch movies every day. According to reports, the owner of this old cinema is actress Radha. The experience of watching a movie in this traditional hall, sitting on cushions and cheering for the stars on the screen, may be something that contemporary people may not fully understand. Locals say the cinema is filled with nostalgia.
Previously, people from neighboring villages also used to go to the theater to watch movies. Radha reportedly built the theater to express her love for Indian cinema. To this day, it remains well maintained, but the space is now used as a wedding hall. Still, the memories of the old movie theater remain vivid.
According to Local 18, the most successful Malayalam film to be screened at the theater was Chithram, which was released in 1988. IV Sasi's Neelagiri starring Mammootty, Madhoo and Sunitha also ran for 50 days. Many film celebrities from this village have spoken about this theater and the time they spent there. Although many neighboring theaters in the area have been demolished, this theater still stands.
The theater's owner, Radha, is a well-known figure in the Indian film industry. She dominated the industry in the 1980s. The actress' last film was “Intezaar: Koi Aane Ko Hai” released in 2021.
