Legendary filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola’s The Godfather trilogy is making its grand return to the big screen in India, PVR INOX announced on Tuesday. The iconic saga will be re-released in a fully restored 4K format, with screenings planned across select cinema halls in the country.
Audiences can experience the film in chronological order, beginning with The Godfather (1972) on September 12, followed by The Godfather Part II (1974) on October 17, and concluding with The Godfather Part III (1990) on November 14.
Based on Mario Puzo’s bestselling novel, the trilogy chronicles the rise and fall of the Corleone family, beginning with patriarch Don Vito Corleone (played by Marlon Brando) and later focusing on his son Michael Corleone (Al Pacino), whose descent into power reshapes the family’s legacy and moral code. Lauded for its exploration of themes such as loyalty, power, family, and corruption, the trilogy continues to be revered as a benchmark in world cinema.
In a statement, Niharika Bijli, Lead Strategist, PVR INOX Ltd, said, "The Godfather trilogy remains the gold standard of cinematic storytelling — a masterclass in performance, direction, and narrative depth. Loved by generations across the globe, it has inspired countless filmmakers and cinephiles. For the first time in India, audiences will experience these iconic films on the big screen in close succession. For the younger generation, it is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to discover the brilliance of The Godfather on the big screen. For those who've loved it for decades, it's a homecoming."
The re-release offers Indian audiences, both new and old, an opportunity to revisit the trilogy that redefined the gangster genre and left an indelible mark on film history.
