Mysore/Mysuru, July 16 -- The State Government yesterday issued an official notification capping the prices of cinema tickets in the State, including theatres and multiplexes at Rs. 200.

The notification issued by Under Secretary to the Government, Home Department (Prisons and Cinema) B.K. Bhuvanendra Kumar stated, "Provided that the cost of the ticket of each show in all theatres of the State including multiplexes for all language films shall not exceed Rs. 200 inclusive of entertainment tax."

The notification was issued following the announcement by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in his recent budget speech and the prices of the tickets have been capped formally with an amendment to Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules, 2014.

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