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NDTV
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Karnataka Caps Movie Ticket Prices At Rs 200, But Internet Has A Multiplex Concern
The Karnataka government has reinstated a Rs 200 ticket cap for regional films in theatres, including multiplexes. The decision came after Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's announcement in his budget speech. It is expected to benefit film enthusiasts and the regional film industry alike, promoting a more vibrant and inclusive cinematic experience in the state. What's Happening The price cap was imposed by amending Rule 55 of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014, to incorporate a new sub-rule. The sixth sub-rule mentions that the cost of each show in all state cinemas, including multiplexes, for films in all languages, should not exceed Rs 200, inclusive of amusement tax. The directive, dated July 15, was signed on behalf of the Governor by the state undersecretary to the government for the prisons and cinema section of the Home Department. Karnataka Government orders fixing the price for the movie tickets across the state including multiplexes. The prices of tickets should not exceed Rs 200 inclusive of entertainment tax. — ANI (@ANI) July 15, 2025 Reactions On The Internet There was a wide range of reactions on the Internet after the official announcement of the Rs 200-cap on movie ticket prices. One of the curious cinegoers asked Grok, the AI chatbot integrated with X, "Hey, do you know when this rule kicks in?" Another X user called it a "great move". "Better late than never. But they must also ensure multiplexes don't find loopholes to dodge this rule." Some had concerns about the F&B prices and parking fee. "What about popcorn and parking charges?" "And, it will last only for few months... After that everyone will increase the prices. Have seen many these earlier..." another one pointed out. Looking Forward The decision by the state government comes in reaction to a rising demand for more reasonable multiplex tickets, where premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, and reclining seats typically cost between Rs 600 and 1,000. The government expects that by establishing a consistent price ceiling, it would be able to promote accessibility and expand the audience base for Kannada and other regional films at theatres. The Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and the Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association have backed the decision. Despite previous opposition from multiplex giants, they hope the cap will help bring more Kannada filmgoers to theatres. Back in 2017, during his first term as chief minister of Karnataka, Siddaramaiah announced a cap on movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theatres. However, multiplex owners expressed concern about probable revenue losses and petitioned the Karnataka High Court to overturn the ruling. The cap was eventually lifted, and theatres continued to set their own pricing structures. The reintroduction of the cap is being regarded as a crucial step toward promoting regional cinema in Karnataka.
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Business Standard
a day ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Karnataka proposes ₹200 cap on movie tickets; PVR Inox faces revenue hit
The Karnataka government's move to cap movie ticket prices at ₹200 across all theatres and multiplexes in the state could weigh on the revenue and profitability of India's largest multiplex chain, PVR Inox Ltd. According to a draft notification issued on Tuesday, the government has proposed amendments to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014, setting ₹200 as the maximum ticket price per show, inclusive of entertainment tax, for all films, regardless of language or format. The proposal, under the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, is open to public feedback for 15 days. Karnataka a key market for PVR Inox Karnataka accounts for 12.3 per cent of PVR Inox's screen portfolio, with 215 of its 1,743 screens located in the state as of May 2025, Elara Securities' Senior Vice President Karan Taurani told CNBC-TV18 on Wednesday. The state contributes approximately 10 per cent to the overall box office collections and 8 per cent to the Hindi segment, with an average ticket price (ATP) of ₹260. A price cap at ₹200 would mark a 30 per cent drop in the average ticket price in Karnataka, which could lower the company's consolidated ATP by 3.7 per cent. Taurani estimates that such a decline may translate to a 2.2 per cent reduction in top-line revenues and a 1.8 per cent hit to Ebitda for PVR Inox over FY26-FY28. The move revives a pricing control debate last seen in 2017, when Karnataka introduced a similar ₹200 cap. That cap was later contested by the film exhibition industry and overturned by the Karnataka High Court in 2021, which permitted exceptions for premium formats like IMAX and 4DX. These formats currently attract prices between ₹600 and ₹1,000 on weekends in Bengaluru. Premium screens, franchises at risk Taurani cautioned that a blanket cap would undermine the economics of high-investment formats and potentially discourage future expansion under PVR Inox's franchise model. The pricing restriction could reduce returns for franchise partners and delay the recovery of capital in luxury screen formats. Since revenue-sharing with distributors is based on net ticket sales, a 30 per cent cut in pricing would also reduce earnings at the exhibitor level. The challenge is greater in premium malls, where high rental costs already push breakeven occupancy to 18–20 per cent per show. Operators may need to rely more on food and beverage sales to preserve profitability at the unit level. The draft amendment also proposes deleting Rule 146 from the 2014 rules, though specific details on the impact of this change remain unclear. Affordability vs content-driven footfalls While the government has positioned the proposed cap as a way to make movie-going more affordable and encourage regional film viewership, Taurani noted that content quality—not pricing—remains the primary driver of theatre footfalls. For the financial year ended March 31 2025, PVR Inox registered a sevenfold increase in consolidated net loss to ₹280 crore from ₹32 crore at the end of FY24. Meanwhile, consolidated revenue from operations fell 5 per cent to ₹5,780 crore from ₹6,107 crore.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karnataka reinstates Rs 200 ticket cap for regional films in multiplexes; Aims to boost local cinema attendance
Picture Credit: X The Karnataka government has officially reinstated a cap of Rs 200 on cinema ticket prices for regional language films, including those screened at multiplexes. The move is part of a broader push to make cinema more affordable and promote the Kannada film industry. In a post shared by ANI, which is attached with the notice of the Government of Karnataka, it states, "Karnataka Government orders fixing the price for the movie tickets across the state including multiplexes." Check the official notice Announced by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his recent budget presentation, the price cap has now been instituted formally with an amendment to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014. The new Rule states that no cinema hall, regardless of the language of the films, would be able to charge more than Rs 200 (inclusive of entertainment tax) for the films. This decision comes in response to the increasing demands around skyrocketing ticket prices in multiplexes, where premium formats such as IMAX, 4DX, or recliner seats generally cost between Rs 600 to 1,000, especially in Bengaluru. With a uniform price ceiling, the Government hopes to be able to increase accessibility and have a larger audience base for Kannada and other regional films in theatres. Back in 2017, during Siddaramaiah's previous term, a similar attempt was met with opposition from multiplex chains, which challenged the cap in the Karnataka High Court. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 요즘 SNS에서 핫한 그 반지, 기부로 받을 수 있다고? 굿네이버스 더 알아보기 Undo The cap was subsequently lifted, as the court felt the move was not financially viable and could lead to revenue loss. Support from film bodies There is also support for the decision from the Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and the Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association. They felt that the cap would promote more cinema attendance and support Kannada and other regional films. On the other hand, multiplex operators might be concerned about the loss of revenue as maintaining a flat charge of cinema attendance would not offset their increasing operational and maintenance costs to operate their luxury or upgraded cinema experience.
New Indian Express
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Karnataka govt issues draft notification on capping movie tickets at Rs 200
BENGALURU: To make movie tickets more affordable, the Karnataka government on Tuesday issued a draft notification to cap movie tickets in all theatres in the state, including those at multiplexes, at ` 200. The notification stated that the cost of the ticket of each show in all theatres of the state, including multiplexes for all language films, shall not exceed Rs 200, inclusive of entertainment tax. In the budget, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had announced that 'the cost of the ticket of each show in all theatres of the state, including multiplexes, will be capped at Rs 200.' The draft of the rules to amend the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules is published for the information of all those likely to be affected.
India Today
a day ago
- Entertainment
- India Today
Movie tickets in Karnataka to cost Rs 200 in theatres, multiplexes. Here's how
The Karnataka government has re-introduced a cap on cinema ticket prices at Rs 200 for regional language films in theatres, including multiplexes. This decision follows an announcement by Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his budget speech. The initiative aims to standardise ticket pricing and encourage more audiences to watch Kannada and other language films in pricing cap was formally implemented through an amendment to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014. The new sub-rule states that ticket prices should not exceed Rs 200, including entertainment tax, for any language film in the state. This move addresses complaints about high ticket prices in attempts to enforce a similar cap in 2017 under Siddaramaiah's first tenure faced challenges. Multiplex owners raised concerns about revenue losses and contested the decision in the Karnataka High Court, resulting in the cap being lifted. This time, it remains to be seen how multiplexes will respond. The recent order, issued on July 15, was signed by the state undersecretary to the government in the prisons and cinema section of the Home Department. This regulatory change aligns with the government's strategy to support the regional film Karnataka Film Chamber of Commerce and the Karnataka Film Exhibitors Association have expressed their support. They believe the cap will help draw more audiences to theatres for Kannada films, despite past opposition from multiplex have previously expressed concerns over potential revenue impacts. They argue that a uniform cap on prices could affect their financial sustainability and operational costs. The cap is intended to make cinema more accessible to a wider audience, possibly leading to increased footfall in theatres and better representation of regional films. It remains to be seen how effectively this policy can be enforced and its actual impact on the reimplementation of the cap is a significant move towards supporting regional cinema in Karnataka, aiming to balance affordability for audiences with the financial health of theatres.- Ends
