Chetak Cinema, the movie theatre that screened cinema shows for decades in Udaipur is finally getting flattened, making it a history forever. The rear section of the building is already demolished and soon the front part will also be brought down.

Saifuddin Bhalamwala, the owner of Chetak Cinema has confirmed the demolition of the building, but what will come up on its place is still not decided. However, sources say that the location is favorable for a mall and Udaipur might see another mall on the stand of Chetak Cinema.

“PVR is already in Udaipur, INOX is also coming soon, we are just seeing the public response and let’s see what comes up next”, said Saifuddin.

Chetak Cinema was named after Chetak- the horse of Maharana Pratap and later when developed the Chetak Circle was named after the name of Cinema. Constructed in 1951 with the seating capacity of 1012, the cinema was unsurpassed until the end of its time.