Imagine walking into Bengaluru’s fanciest multiplex, expecting a luxurious experience, only to find that your Rs.1,400 recliner seat now costs just 200/-.
Too good to be true? That’s exactly what Karnataka’s new budget has done. CM Siddaramaiah’s decision to cap ticket prices at Rs. 200 has excited moviegoers but left multiplex owners shocked.
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Is this a win for audiences or a blow to the cinema industry?
This isn’t Karnataka’s first attempt at capping ticket prices. In 2017, a 200/- limit was introduced but faced resistance from multiplex chains and was eventually put on hold.
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This time, however, the rule applies to all screens, including luxury formats like IMAX and recliner screens, making it an even tougher restriction.
Bengaluru thrives on high-end cinema. PVR Director’s Cut charges up to Rs.1,400 per seat, and IMAX screens rely on premium pricing to sustain themselves.
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Will they still offer the same premium experience under this cap? Multiplex chains like PVR and INOX might push back, seek exemptions, or even reconsider their business model. Could this mean fewer IMAX and 4DX screens in Karnataka?
More people in theatres, right? Maybe. But what if multiplexes cut corners to stay profitable?
Will Karnataka lose out on big-screen experiences while Mumbai and Delhi continue to enjoy them?
On the other hand, affordable pricing could bring back audiences who have shifted to OTT.
Will this policy make theatres more accessible or diminish the cinema experience altogether?
This move will either work or push high-end multiplexes into crisis. If they adapt while maintaining quality, it’s a win-win.
But if they struggle, Karnataka could lose out on big-budget releases and top-tier movie experiences. Will the government reconsider, or will audiences accept this new pricing? Only time will tell.
