The Karnataka government has introduced a ₹200 cap on movie ticket prices to make cinema more affordable for the public.
This decision comes as a relief to moviegoers, particularly those in Bengaluru, who have long raised concerns about exorbitant ticket prices in the city.
While Bengaluru residents have welcomed the move, it has sparked concerns in the Telugu film industry. Karnataka is a major market for Telugu films, especially Pan-India releases.
If the ₹200 price cap is enforced, upcoming Telugu biggies like Prabhas’s The Raja Saab, Chiranjeevi’s Vishwambhara, and Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu will see a significant dip in distributor earnings.
With ticket prices regulated, distributors are likely to renegotiate deals, directly impacting the overall revenue for these films.
Previously, when the Andhra Pradesh government reduced ticket prices, Telugu producers strongly protested. However, this time, filmmakers may not have the same leverage to challenge Karnataka’s decision.
