Pawan Kalyan calls for regulated ticket pricing and theatre reforms amid Andhra Pradesh shutdown row
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Actor and deputy Chief Minister
Pawan Kalyan
has addressed the ongoing theatre shutdown issue in Andhra Pradesh, requesting the Telugu film industry to adopt a more organized approach for movie ticket price hike requests.
As per a Hindi report, he shared that any such demands should be made through the proper channels, specifically via the Telugu Film Industry Council, rather than individual producers or representatives acting on their own. This guideline applies to all upcoming films, including Pawan Kalyan's own much-anticipated release, 'Hari Hara Veera Mallu'.
During a recent briefing, Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh updated the Deputy CM on the theatre bandh situation and the government's response so far.
Pawan Kalyan issued clear instructions on the need for strict and regulated management of cinema halls across the state to ensure better services for moviegoers.
The 'Gabbar Singh' actor also shared that government departments responsible for overseeing theatres must carry out their duties with diligence and proper supervision. Regular inspections and monitoring should be conducted to maintain standards in ticket pricing and theatre operations.
Pawan Kalyan also spoke about the importance of making cinema visits affordable and family-friendly. He pointed out that high prices for food and beverages inside theatres such as popcorn, soft drinks, and bottled water often exceed the cost of the tickets themselves, discouraging many families from frequenting cinemas. He urged theatre owners to keep these prices reasonable and stressed that providing clean drinking water and maintaining hygiene should be basic responsibilities.
Local authorities, he said, must ensure these standards are upheld.
He directed the Cinematography Minister to initiate an inquiry into these pricing and quality issues, coordinating closely with the tax department to address the problem.
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