Kochi’s historic Kokers Theatre set for demolition with an estimate of ₹19.54 lakh

The iconic Kokers Theatre, Kerala’s first 70mm screen and a popular landmark of Fort Kochi, is set to be demolished shortly, with an estimate of ₹19.54 lakh submitted to the finance standing committee of the Kochi Corporation.

The estimate has been prepared on the basis of a survey assessing demolition costs and the valuation of saleable debris.Fort Kochi division councillor Shiny Mathew has written to the Corporation seeking demolition of the theatre, located on civic body-owned land, citing public safety concerns. The survey pegged the demolition cost at ₹4.50 lakh while valuing the saleable debris at ₹14.03 lakh.