New Delhi, Sept. 17 -- The Kannada film industry has moved the Karnataka High Court challenging the state government's decision to impose a Rs 200 cap on movie ticket prices in multiplexes, just ahead of the much-anticipated release of Kantara Chapter 1.
Four Public Interest Litigations (PILs) have been filed by major players including Hombale Films, Keystone Entertainment, VK Films, and the Multiplex Association of India.
The petitioners argue that the new price cap, which excludes taxes, will significantly dent box office revenues, particularly for high-investment films.
"The uniform ticket pricing across multiplexes will reduce income and result in financial losses for producers and theatre owners," the petitioners stated, emphasizing...