MUMBAI: If you’re heading to the movies in Andhra or Telangana, you might catch a new star off the screen. District App, the up-and-coming ticketing platform, has rolled out an ambitious off-screen cinema branding campaign across 40 cities, 60 theatres, and over 100 sites in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, in partnership with integrated media agency The Local Talk.
The campaign, one of the most expansive of its kind in the region, is designed to plant the District App brand squarely in the heart of the movie-going experience-right where ticketing meets its audience. From lobby takeovers to branding near box offices, the initiative ensures that the brand appears exactly where entertainment decisions are being made.
“Cinema has always been a powerful medium of mass engagement. For a ticketing platform like District, the cinema setting naturally aligns with their brand promise. This campaign ensures the brand is present exactly where the action begins at the box office”, said The Local Talk director Anil Soni.
What makes this move especially strategic is the app’s laser focus on Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, where local cinema culture thrives and brand loyalty is often driven by on-ground visibility. With longer dwell times and a captive audience, cinema spaces offer a golden opportunity for deeper engagement, something digital platforms often struggle to achieve in these regions.
The campaign also spotlights the growing trend of digital-first brands going hyperlocal to build recall in high-traffic physical environments. With the help of The Local Talk’s regional media acumen, District App is betting on the box office as a gateway to user growth.
As the curtain rises on this bold branding move, one thing is clear District App isn’t just selling tickets, it’s staging a takeover.

