Seating arrangements, audio and light system and other basic facilities have been addressed by the Kannada and Culture Department.

Emphasis has been given to audio and lighting. A sophisticated audio system, imported from France, has been installed. Special front speakers have been installed for VIP members in the front row. It also includes monitor speakers for the performers on the stage.

The entire theatre is equipped with adequate lighting system. A total of 120 lights have been installed. The entire lighting system is computerised.

The department has taken all the necessary measures to install proper communication system between backstage and control system using Production Intercom Communication System.

Department Secretary I M Vittalmurthy told the reporters that renovation costed Rs 2.8 crore. The department had discussed about the renovation in 2006. At that time, the estimated cost was Rs 1.6 crore. However, the committee headed by noted artist Srinivas G Kappanna proposed installation of digital audio and lights. “Hence, it costed Rs 2.8 crore,” he said. Mr Murthy said that people from Shilpa Kala Academy have done sculptures and placed at the auditorium premises.

He said that one year maintenance contract is given to the people who have installed the audio and light system. “Earlier, we used to receive a lot of complaints regarding lights and audio systems. Now, we have given the contract to installers to maintain the lights and audio,” he added.

Inaugurating the auditorium, Principal Secretary of Public Works Department Sudheer Krishna said that he has received a memorandum to renovate Town hall. “Since, town hall comes under BBMP, we cannot do anything about it. However, we will speak to BBMP  and if they permit us to do the changes, then we are willing to do it,” he said.