In Pics | From Ajay Devgn, Mohanlal to Vijay Devarakonda, actors who are proud owners of a multiplex

Not just entertainers, these well-known celebrities are great entrepreneurs too! After earning millions from showbiz, these influential celebrities ventured into the multiplex business to provide cine-goers with spectacular visual experiences.

Malayalam actor Dileep owns the multiplex theatre, D Cinemaas, which is a chain launched in Kerala in 2014. Credit: Instagram/@dileepactor

Subhash Ghai's Mukta Arts started the cinema chain Mukta A2 Cinemas in July 2011 with an aim to provide a multiplex experience to the Indian audience at an affordable price. Credit: Instagram/@subhashghai1

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal is the co-owner of Aashirvad Cineplex, a multiplex theatre complex in Kerala. Credit: Instagram/@mohanlal

Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn decided to improve cinema penetration in smaller towns and cities by launching his own label, NY Cinemas, named after his children Nysa and Yug in 2018. Backed with an investment between Rs 600 and Rs 750 crore, their aim is to have 100 plus screens over across India. Credit: Instagram/@ajaydevgn

Prince of Tollywood Mahesh Babu ventured into the theatre business in 2021. He collaborated with Asian Cinemas to form AMB Cinemas (Asian Group and Mahesh Babu's joint venture) in Hyderabad. Credit: Instagram/@urstrulymahesh

'Liger' star Vijay Devarakonda stumbled into the theatre business in September 2021. He took to social media to announce that he is the proud owner of Asian Vijay Deverakonda (AVD) cinemas. The first AVD cinema was officially opened in Mahbubnagar, Telangana on September 24th, 2021. Credit: Instagram/@thedeverakonda

South superstar Allu Arjun is also in the multiplex business. He signed a deal with Asian Cinemas in 2021 and a new multiplex is being constructed at Ameerpet in Hyderabad under the name 'AAA'. After Mahesh Babu and Vijay Devarakonda, he was the third celebrity to join the bandwagon with the Asian cinemas. Credit: Twitter/@alluarjun