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Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Pawan Kalyan orders theatre reforms, seeks regulation of ticket and food prices in Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan has directed officials to ensure systematic theatre management and regulate food, beverage, and ticket prices across the state. Pawan on Tuesday said producers must seek ticket price hikes through the Telugu Film Chamber (TFC), not individually, including for his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is scheduled for release on June 12. (Also Read | Telugu film industry doesn't have 'minimum respect or gratitude towards Andhra Pradesh govt', says Pawan Kalyan) "The government departments must perform their duties diligently, ensuring fair practices in pricing and operations," Pawan said in a post on X, according to a briefing by Cinematography Minister K Durgesh. He raised concerns over overpriced popcorn, drinks, and bottled water, and instructed officials to monitor pricing and quality standards, initiating inquiries where necessary. He said that the government has taken note of monopolistic practices in multiplexes and single-screen theatres and has ordered a detailed investigation, along with appropriate corrective steps. Families should not avoid theatres due to high refreshment prices, Pawan said, adding that reduced prices could increase audience turnout and enhance tax revenues. The actor-turned-politician insisted on clean drinking water and hygiene in theatres, calling it the basic responsibility of theatre owners, with oversight from local municipal authorities. Regarding theatre shutdowns, he demanded a probe into the alleged involvement of political figures, including those from the Janasena Party, and emphasised that no one should be spared. Pawan also stressed that suggestions for developing the film industry should be gathered from associations and bodies within the Telugu film fraternity for inclusion in the comprehensive film development policy being formulated by the Andhra Pradesh government.
Hans India
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hans India
Know What Pawan Kalyan Said About Mahanadu 2025
Janasena Party President Pawan Kalyan praised the start of Mahanadu 2025, calling it a "historic political festival" that shows the strong legacy of the Telugu Desam Party (TDP). This three-day event is being held in Kadapa, Rayalaseema, and is celebrated with great energy as a symbol of Telugu politics. Pawan Kalyan appreciated the event's focus on serving the people. He congratulated TDP National President and Chief Minister Shri Nara Chandrababu Naidu and Education Minister Shri Nara Lokesh for their leadership in organizing Mahanadu. He also sent good wishes to Shri Palla Srinivas and Shri Bakkani Narasimhulu, the party's state presidents in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Indian Express
27-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan orders theatre reforms, seeks regulation of ticket, food prices
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday directed officials to ensure systematic theatre management and regulate food, beverage, and ticket prices across the state. Kalyan said producers must seek ticket price hikes through the Telugu Film Chamber (TFC), not individually, including for his film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, which is scheduled for release on June 12. 'The government departments must perform their duties diligently, ensuring fair practices in pricing and operations,' Kalyan said in a post on X. Also Read | Pawan Kalyan: 'Telugu film industry lacks respect, gratitude toward Andhra Pradesh government' Pawan Kalyan also raised concerns over overpriced popcorn, drinks, and bottled water, and instructed officials to monitor pricing and quality standards, initiating inquiries where necessary. He said that the government has taken note of monopolistic practices in multiplexes and single-screen theatres and has ordered a detailed investigation, along with appropriate corrective steps. Families should not avoid theatres due to high refreshment prices, Kalyan said, adding that reduced prices could increase audience turnout and enhance tax revenues. The actor-turned-politician insisted on clean drinking water and hygiene in theatres, calling it the basic responsibility of theatre owners, with oversight from local municipal authorities. Also Read | Allu Aravind, Dil Raju try to butter up Pawan Kalyan after his Tollywood 'lacks minimum respect' for AP govt comment: 'No one has the guts to stop his film' Regarding theatre shutdowns, he demanded a probe into the alleged involvement of political figures, including those from the Janasena Party, and emphasised that no one should be spared. Pawan Kalyan also stressed that suggestions for developing the film industry should be gathered from associations and bodies within the Telugu film fraternity for inclusion in the comprehensive film development policy being formulated by the Andhra Pradesh government.
News18
27-05-2025
- Business
- News18
Pricey Popcorns, Drinks: Andhra Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan Calls For Theatre Reforms, Issues Order
Last Updated: Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan said that families should not avoid theatres because of expensive refreshments Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan on Tuesday directed officials to regulate cinema ticket, food, and beverage prices across the state, citing concerns over monopolistic practices and unaffordable rates for moviegoers. Raising objections to high prices of popcorn, soft drinks, and bottled water in theatres, Kalyan instructed authorities to monitor both pricing and quality standards. He further asked the authorities to initiate a probe wherever necessary. 'Families should not avoid theatres because of expensive refreshments," he said, adding that fair pricing could increase footfall and, in turn, boost tax revenues. He said the government has taken note of monopolistic operations in both multiplexes and single-screen theatres, and a detailed probe has been ordered to identify and rectify irregularities. Kalyan noted that ticket price hikes must be routed through the Telugu Film Chamber (TFC), not sought individually—even for his upcoming film Hari Hara Veera Mallu, slated for release on June 12. 'The government departments must perform their duties diligently, ensuring fair practices in pricing and operations," Kalyan said in a post on 'X', according to a briefing by Cinematography Minister K Durgesh. Underscoring the need for clean drinking water and hygiene in cinemas, he called it a basic duty of theatre owners, to be enforced by municipal authorities. Kalyan also demanded an impartial investigation into the closure of certain theatres, including any political interference—whether from the ruling party or his own Janasena Party. He further stressed the need for stakeholder consultations, urging that inputs from Telugu film industry bodies be included in the state's upcoming film development policy. First Published: May 27, 2025, 19:17 IST
Time of India
26-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
BJP implements Karunanidhi's vision of simultaneous elections: Pawan Kalyan
Chennai: In an apparent move to take the sting out of DMK 's vehement opposition to simultaneous polls, Andhra Pradesh deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan on Monday said "our national leadership" was implementing the vision of former chief minister M Karunanidhi, but chief minister M K Stalin was opposing it. "Today, whoever is opposing it should read Karunanidhi's autobiography 'Nenjuku Needhi' in which he insisted Union govt form a committee for simultaneous polls across the country. Our national leadership is implementing the vision of Kalaignar Karunanidhi, and it is strange and bizarre that Stalin is opposing what his father proposed," said Pawan Kalyan. The Janasena Party chief was in city to address a seminar on simultaneous polls organised by TN BJP . At the seminar, Pawan Kalyan said, "Simultaneous polls were not new to India. In the first two decades of Independence, there were simultaneous polls for state assemblies and Parliament. When the cycle was broken, it was Karunanidhi who insisted that there should be simultaneous polls. Today, the sad part is that they (DMK) are opposing it." Comparing the simultaneous polls with EVMs, Pawan Kalyan said, "False information and fake propaganda are spread about simultaneous polls just like EVMs. During elections, those who win the elections will praise EVMs, and those who lose will say that EVMs were tampered with. In the issue of simultaneous polls too, if they supported it earlier, it was fine for them, but now if the BJP tries to implement it, they will not accept it. " He said, "Simultaneous polls is not an untested theory, rather a system that our country successfully implemented in the formative years. In the most difficult early decades, Bharat demonstrated remarkable unity irrespective of parties and administrative capabilities by holding synchronized elections for over two decades."
