The Telangana government has revised cinema ticket prices across different theatre categories, with Special Theatres now permitted to charge up to ₹300 for premium seats. The new pricing structure has sparked discussions among moviegoers, particularly in Hyderabad, as several single-screen theatres may now charge multiplex-level rates.
Telangana New Ticket Prices Breakdown
The revised structure puts Special Theatres on par with multiplexes, a move that is likely to draw the most attention from moviegoers. Under the new rates, Special Theatres can charge ₹100–₹250 for non-premium seats and ₹200–₹300 for premium/recliner seats.
| Theatre Category | Non-Premium Seats | Premium/Recliner Seats |
|---|---|---|
| Non-AC Single Screens | ₹30–₹70 | ₹50–₹100 |
| AC/Air-Cooled Theatres | ₹50–₹150 | ₹100–₹200 |
| Special Theatres | ₹100–₹250 | ₹200–₹300 |
| Multiplexes | ₹100–₹250 | ₹200–₹300 |
What Are Special Theatres?
The biggest talking point is the Special Theatre category. These are standalone single-screen theatres equipped with premium exhibition facilities, such as advanced sound systems, 2K/4K projection and large-format screens. With their revised ceiling now matching multiplexes, several popular single screens could potentially charge rates that were traditionally associated with multiplexes.
This has already become a concern among moviegoers, particularly in Hyderabad. If more than half of Telangana’s single screens and nearly two-thirds of Hyderabad’s single screens qualify as Special Theatres, a large section of the single-screen audience could effectively face multiplex-level ticket pricing.
Impact on Moviegoers
The comparison with popular theatres such as Sudarshan is already being discussed among moviegoers, as such theatres could now fall into the premium pricing bracket if they meet the Special Theatre criteria.
While the new structure offers more clarity across theatre categories, the key question for audiences is whether better exhibition facilities will justify ₹250–₹300 ticket prices at standalone single screens in Telangana. For regular moviegoers, especially families, the revised rates could make a significant difference to the overall cost of a theatrical outing.