JOE JOLLY THRILLERS

Disney World has it. Universal Studios has it. Now, Chennai has it, too.

What are we talking about?

Ride Simulation Theatre (RST) has arrived in Chennai. This show, the first-of-its-kind in the country, was developed first by Flight Avionics, a UK company. Premier Funtech is the Indian company which has the license to manufacture RST in India.

The theatre has an Eighteen-seater platform, which moves and gyrates according to the visuals on the screen. The film is screened by a projector and computer-generated images appear on screen. The movement of the seats on the platform synchronises with the visuals appearing on screen. This gives a three dimensional effect and the rider feels as if he is moving along with the images.

Each show lasts for seven minutes and at present, they have 18 varieties of rides. Some of the rides are Roller coaster, High Speed Jet, Pyramid Explorations, River Rides, Car Racing and Space Sojourns.

J. C. D. Prabhakaran, one of the Directors of the company, says, " Every time I came to Spencer plaza, I found that there were no entertainment centres for the shopper." He added, "For any fun centre in Chennai, people have to travel around thirty kilometres outside the city. I thought a place like this in the heart of the city, would attract more crowds."

Plans are on the anvil for opening one more theatre in Anna Nagar and three more outside the city - in Coimbatore, Madurai and Trichy.

These rides are not recommended for:

• Pregnant Women

• Children below three years

• People with Heart Ailments

Show Timings: 11 am to 8 pm

Tickets : Rs 50/- per person

Address: Joe Jolly Thrillers Private Limited,
F 122, Phase II, First Floor, Spencer's Plaza,
Chennai - 600 002,
Phone: 841 9269

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