For a few days, there was a big buzz about the Karnataka Government capping the ticket prices in the state, and now today an official announcement came, which has put an effective cinema ticket price cap.
The single screens’ and multiplex screens’ price cap has been fixed at ₹236 as the maximum charge, including recliners and all taxes.
However, high-end multiplex screens with 75 seats of premium facilities will not come under this price cap. It means screens like PVR Director’s Cut can continue to charge their regular ticket prices.
Karnataka Government’s Official Notification of cinema ticket price at Rs 200
On Friday, September 12, the Karnataka government announced that the highest ticket price for any movie in any language at all theaters, including multiplexes, is set at Rs 200, not counting taxes. However, multi-screen cinemas with premium features and 75 seats or fewer don’t have to follow this Rs 200 cap.
This new move is part of a bigger plan by the state government, which tried to control ticket prices back in 2017, but those efforts got stopped after the High Court intervened. The new rules coming in are likely to ease things for movie fans, especially since going to the movies at multiplexes has gotten pricier lately.
