If you're one of those people who like to watch a movie as soon as it comes out and not wait for it online, here's all you need to know about cinemas around Colombo.
Cine City
A cinema in Maradana credited for showing Sinhala, Tamil and English movies. They are closed on Poya days.
Address: 301, Maradana Road, Maradana
Telephone: 077 310 1080 /0115355055
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises or you can dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
| 10.30 am | 2.30 pm | 6.30 pm | 9.30 pm (only on Fri/Sat/Sun) |
Empire Colombo
Empire has two theatres in their premises: Empire Deluxe and Empire Gold. They generally screen the latest English movies. Their tickets are slightly pricier than your average cinema though. However, the seats are plush sofas and they have a variety of drinks and food to justify the price.
Address: 30 Bauddhaloka Mawatha, Colombo 7
Telephone: 0114061000
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises or use tickets.lk. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
Showtimes vary according to the movie.
Excel World
The Excel Cinema generally shows English and Hindi movies.
Address: 338 T B Jayah Mawatha, Colombo
Telephone: 0115555996
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises and on the EAP Theatres site. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
Showtimes
| 10.30 am | 1.30 pm | 4.15 pm | 7.00 pm | 10.00 pm |
Scope Cinemas
Scope Cinemas have 2 venues at present. One in Kolpity (Liberty) and one in CCC.
Address: 35 Srimath Anagarika Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo (Liberty)
City Centre, 137 Sir James Pieris Mawatha, Colombo (CCC)
Telephone: 0112325266- Liberty
0112 325 266 – CCC
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises and on www.scopecinemas.com. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
Showtimes vary according to the movie.
Liberty Lite
Liberty Lite shows the latest Hollywood and Bollywood movies. They have a small premise so you might want to call in advance.
Address: No 37A, Dharmapala Mawatha, Colombo 3.
Telephone: 0114 347 707
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises or use tickets.lk. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
| 10.30 a | 1.30 pm | 4.15 pm | 7.00pm |
Majestic Cineplex
Image obtained from ceylontheatres.lk
It's home to 4 cinemas: MC Superior, MC Platinum, MC Gold and MC Ultra.
Both Superior and Platinum show films in 3D. The MC cinemas usually show the newest Hollywood and Bollywood movies.
Address: 10 Station Road, Bambalapitiya, Colombo 04, Sri Lanka.
Telephone:: 0112508673 / 0112588827 / 0112588829
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises, or use tickets.lk. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
Showtimes vary according to the movie.
Regal
Image obtained from ceylontheatres.lk
Regal is one of the oldest cinemas in Colombo and screens mostly Sinhala and Tamil movies.
Address: Sir Chittampalam A Gardiner Mawatha, Colombo 2.
Telephone: 0112 432 936
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises or use tickets.lk. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
Showtimes vary according to the movie.
| Balcony: Rs 450 | ODC: Rs. 400 | Half Ticket: Rs. 250 |
Samantha Cinema
Samantha Cinema screens both Sinhala and Tamil movies. Since they have only one theatre you might want to call and check which movie is playing at what time.
Address: 679, Baseline Road, Colombo 9
Telephone: 0117432429
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises and on the EAP Theatres site. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
| 10.30 am | 1.30 pm | 4.00 pm | 7.30 pm |
Savoy
Image obtained from eapmovies.com
Savoy has two theatres in their premises: Savoy 3D and Savoy 2. They show the latest Sinhala, Hindi, Tamil and English movies.
Address: No 12, Savoy Building, Wellawatte, Colombo 6
Telephone: 0117444466
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises and on the EAP Theatres site. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
| Savoy 3D | 10.30 am | 1.30 pm | 4.15 pm | 7.00 pm | 10.00 pm |
| Savoy 2D | 10.30 am | 1.30 pm | 4.15 pm | 7.00 pm |
Note: they serve beer.
Savoy Premiere
Savoy Premiere screens English, Hindi and Sinhala movies.
Address: Ramakrishna Road, Wellawatte.
Telephone: 0117446223
Where to get tickets: You can buy them at the premises and on the EAP Theatres site. You can also dial 444 on Dialog, 365 on Mobitel, Airtel, Etisalat, and Hutch, and follow the instructions.
| 10.30 am | 1.30 pm | 4.15 pm | 7.00 pm |
To see which movies are currently screening
Visit tickets.lk, Movie Works, Ceylon Theaters, EAP Theaters. To see some of the most anticipated English movies for 2017, click here.
Hope this helps. If we've missed out on any cinemas or key details, do let us know in the comments.
