Telangana government withdraws order allowing increase in ticket prices for Ram Charan starrer ‘Game Changer’

Furthermore, in compliance with the High Court’s directions, it stated that morning shows would not be allowed in future ‘unless public interest, health and safety are duly considered.’

The order withdrawing permission for screening of films with increased rates will be effective from January 16, an official statement on Saturday night said.

Following a request made by the makers of ‘Game Changer’, the state government had issued an order on January 3 allowing the screening of six shows with an additional amount on January 10. 150 more for multiplex theaters ₹100 for single theatres.

It also allowed screening of five shows from January 11 to 19 with additional funds 100 more for multiplex theaters 50 for single theatres.

While allowing additional shows and price hike, the government had said advertisements on adverse effects of narcotics and medicines and cyber crime should be screened.

However, the High Court passed interim directions on January 10 to review the decision issued regarding increasing the ticket rates 150 more for multiplex Rs.100/- above the regular rates for single theaters within 24 hours from the date of receipt of copy of the order. And also morning shows will not be allowed.

Opposition BRS MLA T Harish Rao criticized the Congress government for allowing ticket prices to be hiked on January 10, even though state Cinematography Minister K Venkat Reddy in the Assembly on December 4, 2024, in view of the death of a woman in the stampede. Spoke against it. Allu Arjun at the premiere of Stater ‘Pushpa-2’.

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