Andhra Pradesh government approves ticket price hike for Pawan Kalyan's film Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Pawan Kalyan
in the lead role.
The historical action drama, directed by Krish and Jyothi Krishna and produced by AM Ratnam, is set to hit theaters on July 24.
Responding to a request from the film's producer, the govt has allowed a ticket price hike for the first 10 days of the release, from July 24 to August 2. According to the GO, single-screen theaters can increase lower-class tickets by ₹100 and upper-class by ₹150, both inclusive of GST. Multiplexes have been permitted to hike the price up to ₹200 including GST.
Additionally, a paid premiere has been approved for 9 pm on July 23, the night before the official release. This exclusive screening, permitted in select centers, will have a ticket price of ₹600 plus GST.
The govt has instructed the district collectors, joint collectors, police, and other top officials to ensure that the film's release proceeds smoothly and lawfully.
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