Request for cinema ticket price hike must come through proper channels, says A.P. Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Andhra Pradesh Deputy CM K. Pawan Kalyan addresses movie ticket pricing, theatre operations, and food pricing concerns.

Amid the theatre bandh controversy, Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan has said that any request for a hike in the movie ticket prices must come through the proper channels.

Film producers and their representatives should approach the government only through the Telugu Film Industry Council, rather than acting individually, especially when seeking ticket price revisions for new film releases.

“This applies to upcoming releases like Hari Hara Veera Mallu (Mr. Pawan’s upcoming film) as well,” said the actor-turned politician.  

Tourism and Cinematography Minister Kandula Durgesh briefed the Deputy Chief Minister on the recent theatre shutdowns and the actions taken by the department in response. 

Mr. Pawan Kalyan issued several key directives. He emphasised the need for the proper and regulated management of cinema halls across the State to ensure better services to the audience. 

Be it about ticket pricing or theatre operations, the government departments must perform their duties diligently with proper supervision. The departments concerned need to carry out regular inspections and ensure monitoring, he said.

Mr. Pawan Kalyan stressed that if families are to be encouraged to visit theatres, food and beverage prices must be reasonable.