Forum Mall Kochi

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Forum Kochi
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Forum Mall Kochi
Location Kochi, India
Coordinates 9°56′38″N76°18′59″E / 9.94389°N 76.31639°E / 9.94389; 76.31639
Address NH 66, Vytilla-Aroor Bypass, Kundannoor, Maradu, Kochi - 682304
Opening date19 August 2023;2 years ago (2023-08-19)
Developer Prestige Group
ManagementPrestige Group Banglore
Stores and services123
Anchor tenants 7
Floor area 639,606 sq ft (59,421.3 m2) [1]
Floors5
Website https://www.forummalls.in/pages/forum-kochi

Forum Kochi is a premium shopping mall located in Maradu, Kochi, Kerala, India. The mall is promoted by the Prestige Group. Developed on approximately 10 acres of land, it has a total built-up area of about 1,036,135 square feet, with a retail leasable area of around 639,606 square feet.

Construction of the mall began in April 2011, with support from the Thomsun Group. Forum Kochi opened to the public on 19 August 2023. In terms of retail space, it is among the largest shopping malls in Kochi.

The mall is well connected to major transport hubs in the city. It is located about 5 kilometres from Vyttila Mobility Hub and approximately 8 kilometres from Ernakulam Junction railway station.

Forum Kochi features several anchor tenants, including Lulu Hypermarket, PVR Luxe, Marks & Spencer, H&M, Fun City, Lifestyle, and Shoppers Stop. The mall also houses a range of international brands such as Lacoste, Bath & Body Works, Under Armour, Beverly Hills Polo Club, Superdry, Armani Exchange, and Calvin Klein.

The dining options at Forum Kochi include 21 food and beverage outlets, along with an approximately 850-seat food court located on the second floor.

The mall houses a nine-screen multiplex operated by PVR, including a PXL-format screen. Forum Kochi has also served as a venue for film promotions and public events. In addition, a 39-room hotel with a swimming pool is under development within the mall complex in collaboration with Marriott International.

Forum Kochi has hosted promotional events for several Indian films, including Thug Life starring Kamal Haasan, Barroz featuring Mohanlal, Amaran starring Sivakarthikeyan, Maharaja featuring Vijay Sethupathi, and ARM starring Tovino Thomas. The first film promotion held at the mall was for Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran..[ citation needed ]

References

  1. "Forum Kochi". Prestige Group. 1 January 2021. Archived from the original on 17 December 2021. Retrieved 17 December 2021.