Director Nag Ashwin enthralled everyone with his Kalki 2898 AD, starring Prabhas. The director is also known for voicing out his opinions about social issues. Lately, Nag Ashwin has requested Narendra Modi regarding the GST rate on movie ticket prices.
The central government aims to reduce the financial burden on the common people of the country to some extent. Recently, the GST slabs were reduced from four to two. The new rates will be effective from September 22.
With this, ticket rates and popcorn and cool drink rates in cinema halls, which are major in the entertainment industry, are going to be affected. With the GST rate revision, there will be changes in the rates of popcorn tubs, soft drinks, and ice cream from movie tickets.
The GST Council has given an unexpected surprise, especially in the case of movie ticket rates. All the producers of small films are happy that the GST rate has been reduced from 12 percent to 5 percent on movie tickets below Rs 100.
Director Nag Ashwin has made a request to Prime Minister Narendra Modi in this regard. He said that the GST reforms are good, but it would be great if the 5% slab could be extended to movie tickets up to 250 Rs at least.
