Hyderabad, Feb. 13 -- Multiplex owners have filed a petition challenging the Telangana High Court's directive that prohibits children under the age of 16 from entering theatres after 11 pm.

The court's ruling, issued on January 28 was a response to concerns regarding the potential adverse effects of late-night movie screenings on minors' physical and mental health.

This decision follows a tragic incident during a screening of the film "Pushpa - 2 in Hyderabad's Sandhya Theatre on December 4, 2024, where a stampede resulted in the death of a mother and serious injuries to her child.

Restrictions severely impact business: Multiplex owners

The petition by multiplex owners argues that the restrictions could severely impact their business ...