Guwahati:Kelvin Cinema, one of Assam’s most storied cinema halls, has begun a new chapter. Founded in 1935 by Jeevanram Goenka in the bustling lanes of Fancy Bazar in Assam's Guwahati, Kelvin Cinema returns in a contemporary avatar while preserving its iconic legacy.
Nearly nine decades later, Kelvin steps boldly into the future. Kelvin Gold Cinema has opened a new two-screen multiplex within the original Kelvin compound in Fancy Bazar, offering a total seating capacity of 499, including 24 ultra-luxurious recliners.
The modern space features sleek, futuristic auditoriums equipped with the latest cinematic technology.
Officials inaugurated Kelvin Gold Cinema on Wednesday evening. CMD of NEDFi, PVSLN Murty, eminent film trade analyst and media personality Komal Nahta, and dignitaries of Assamese cinema—including Ravi Sarma, Zerifa Wahid, Pranjal Saikia, Purnima Pathak Saikia, Manjula Barua, Manju Borah, Mridula Baruah, Jahnu Barua, Seema Biswas, Manisha Hazarika, Rima Das, Kopil Bora—and journalist & author Padmashree Patricia Mukhim attended the event.
The Goenka family has shaped Assam’s business and cultural landscape for decades. After achieving early success in Shillong, they expanded into cinema exhibition and transformed Kelvin into a landmark. The hall hosted premieres of numerous Assamese films, jubilees of popular Hindi films, and introduced audiences to cutting-edge cinematic technologies.
Kelvin Cinema achieved many milestones that continue to evoke nostalgia. The theatre ran ‘Jai Santoshi Maa’ for an unmatched 53 weeks and became the first in Guwahati to screen English films, drawing packed audiences for classics like ‘Ben Hur’ and ‘The Ten Commandments’. For generations of film lovers, Kelvin has remained more than a cinema. It has served as a platform for discovering new film formats, broadening cultural imagination, and experiencing landmark movie runs.
Shankar Lall Goenka, the guiding force of the Kelvin legacy, expressed both emotion and excitement over the reopening.
“Kelvin has lived through the memories of generations. Bringing it back in a modern form allows us to carry a legacy forward while creating something new for today’s audience,” he said. “The warm response from young movie lovers and families shows that Kelvin still holds a special place in Guwahati.”
Kelvin Gold Cinema operates with Christie 2K Laser projection, Dolby 7.1 surround sound, Pulz IsoWave audio systems, and immersive 3D capabilities. The recliners offer on-seat food and beverage service, USB charging ports, and ample legroom.
Visitors can also enjoy an expanded menu of snacks, beverages, and combo meals, including both indulgent and healthier options. With ample parking and convenient access, the multiplex aims to serve families and moviegoers from across Guwahati.
Gold Cinema Director Ratan Jain also said that Kelvin Gold Cinema intends to deliver a royal movie experience to the city’s community once again. Director Hasmukh Shah added that the goal is to build an urban entertainment space that resonates with present-day viewers.
Customers can book tickets through www.goldcinema.co, Gold Cinema mobile apps, and BookMyShow. Visit Kelvin Gold Cinema on the 7th Floor, Kelvin Cinema Compound, S.R.C.B. Road, Guwahati, Assam, to experience Guwahati’s premier entertainment destination..
