Forum Mall Kochi
Shopping mall in Kochi, India
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Forum Kochi is a premium shopping mall located in Maradu, Kochi, Kerala, India. The mall is promoted by Prestige Group, one of India's largest real estate developers and Thomsun Group, a Dubai-headquartered diversified conglomerate, with a strong presence across GCC and the Indian subcontinent. 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.
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| Location | Kochi, India |
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| Coordinates | 9°56′38″N 76°18′59″E |
| Address | NH 66, Vytilla-Aroor Bypass, Kundannoor, Maradu, Kochi - 682304 |
| Opened | 19 August 2023 |
| Developer | Thomsun Group, Prestige Group |
| Management | Prestige Group Banglore |
| Stores | 123 |
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| Floor area | 639,606 sq ft (59,421.3 m2) [1] |
| Floors | 5 |
| Website | https://www.forummalls.in/pages/forum-kochi |
Construction of the mall began in April 2011, with support from the Thomsun Group. The mall is jointly owned by Thomsun group and Prestige 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 accessible from 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 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]