**NY Cinemas to Rebrand as Devgn CineX Following Merger with Vishwa Samudra Group**
NY Cinemas, the popular chain of theatres known for its pleasant décor, superior sound and picture quality, comfortable seating, and reasonable rates, is undergoing a significant change. The chain, which is run by superstar Ajay Devgn, will now be rebranded as **Devgn CineX**.
This development was revealed by Gaurav Mishra on X (formerly Twitter). Gaurav, who has worked with NY Cinemas from March 2019 to July 2025, shared that the new logo for the theatre chain will be unveiled soon. He also confirmed that NY Cinemas has merged with the Vishwa Samudra (VS) Group.
> “NY Cinemas is getting a new identity and name. It will now be called #DevgnCinex. The new logo will be unveiled soon, as NY Cinemas has merged with the Vishwa Samudra (VS) Group.”
> — Gaurav Mishra (@Gaurav_5599), September 27, 2025
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### About Vishwa Samudra (VS) Group
According to the official website, the Vishwa Samudra Group is a Hyderabad-based business powerhouse and one of India’s fastest-growing conglomerates. With over 25 companies under its umbrella, the group started its journey at Krishnapatnam Port and now has a global footprint spanning Singapore, the USA, UAE, France, Germany, the Maldives, Guyana, and more.
The group’s diversified interests include infrastructure, engineering, construction, logistics, shipping and maritime services, manufacturing, commodity trading, security, port operations, and real estate.
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### NY Cinemas’ Presence Across India
NY Cinemas currently operates properties in several locations across India, including:
– Ahmedabad (Gujarat)
– Anand (Gujarat)
– Bahadurgarh (Haryana)
– Bhuj (Gujarat)
– Gandhinagar (Gujarat)
– Ghazipur (Uttar Pradesh)
– Gurugram (Haryana)
– Guwahati (Assam)
– Hapur (Uttar Pradesh)
– Kanpur (Uttar Pradesh)
– Meerut (Uttar Pradesh)
– Mumbai (Maharashtra)
– Raebareli (Uttar Pradesh)
– Ratlam (Madhya Pradesh)
– Surendranagar (Gujarat)
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### The Journey of NY Cinemas
Founded in 2017, NY Cinemas carries an inspiring vision from Ajay Devgn himself. The official website features a quote by the superstar:
> “I want to bring back the romance of cinema to the modern multiplex experience. I want to create spaces that showcase my love for filmmaking and bring people closer to their favourite films and stars, no matter where they come from. I want to create a place where people can fall in love with cinema once again.”
The first NY Cinemas property opened in Ratlam in 2019 and attracted attention for its unique Railways-inspired interiors. At the inauguration, Ajay Devgn remarked:
> “We are dedicating this Ratlam multiplex as an ode to the iconic railway network of the country through the years of Indian cinema. We are glad to introduce this thematic movie-watching experience with an exclusive concept powered by advanced technological solutions to our audience.”
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With the merger and rebranding to Devgn CineX, the theatre chain looks set to embark on a new chapter, combining its cinematic legacy with the strength and reach of the Vishwa Samudra Group.
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