Movie tickets in Tamil Nadu to have an increase in price

PUBLISHED DATE : 25/Oct/2016

Movie tickets in Tamil Nadu to have an increase in price

Movie tickets in Tamil Nadu to have an increase in price


The Tamil Nadu Exhibitors and Theatre Owners Association had filed a written petition with the Madras High Court pleading for a hike in the cost of movie tickets which has remained the same for the past ten years. Passing a motion on the same, the court has ordered the Tamil Nadu Government to submit a revised ticket price within a period of one month. The current fare range is between Rs. 20 amd Rs. 150 based on the amenities offered.

The court has also clearly mentioned that when entities like electricity, wages of an employee, entertainment tax, etc can have an increase in their price, then there is no reason for movie tickets to be left behind. While this has come as a positive news for the theatre owners, movie buffs sigh that their entertainment budget might face a bump going ahead. It is to be noted that Tamil Nadu had been rated as the most affordable place to watch movies by various forums. With a court order in motion, we will have to wait and watch if this status remains the same.

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