The Urvashi Theatre Bengaluru demolition has been finalized by the Karnataka High Court, marking the end of an era for one of the city’s most iconic single-screen cinemas. Located on Lalbagh Road, the 1,100-seat venue known for hosting blockbusters like KGF 2 and Kabali with advanced Meyer sound technology must be demolished and the site cleared by February 15, 2026.
The Urvashi Theatre Bengaluru demolition follows a prolonged lease dispute dating back to a 1970 agreement between Basetty Trust and Sreenivasa Enterprises. With the lease expiring in 2018 and renewal declined by landowners, the court ruled in their favor, ordering tenants to demolish the structure at least four months before vacating. The Urvashi Theatre Bengaluru demolition reflects a broader decline of single-screen theatres in Karnataka amid rising costs and multiplex competition.
While still operational currently, the Urvashi Theatre Bengaluru demolition signals the loss of a cinematic landmark that defined Bengaluru’s movie culture for generations, evoking nostalgia among fans and industry veterans alike.
