Cinema Masala

In 2025, our colleagues at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA launched Cinema Masala, a new film series dedicated to celebrating India’s vibrant film history. In India, a “masala film” (named for a blend of spices) mixes genres: action, romance, comedy, drama, musical. Masala films are enjoyed by all and are best seen on the big screen, where audiences can laugh, cry, sing, and even dance in the aisles. This year, they are bringing the Cinema Masala program to other cinemas around the country who see the value in offering these films to their audiences, and Tampa Theatre is proud to be part of it! With this series, we aim to bring audiences their own masala, featuring a selection of films from different genres, eras, and languages.

Cinema Masala is curated in partnership with the acclaimed filmmaker and preservationist Shivendra Singh Dungarpur, the founding director of Film Heritage Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to preserving India’s cinematic legacy.

Cinema Masala is an initiative of the Coolidge Corner Theatre, in partnership with the Film Heritage Foundation. Founded and made possible by Sapna Saxena.