Overview

• The Karnataka government has reinstated a ₹200 cap on movie ticket prices at theatres and multiplexes for all films.
• Pankaj Tripathi noted that a family outing can cost around ₹2,000 and take five hours, making theatre visits a costly affair.
• He pointed to Tuesdays and National Cinema Day as examples when lower ticket rates drive significantly higher hall occupancy.
• Actors and filmmakers including Aamir Khan have criticized high ticket costs as a barrier for mass audiences.
• Tripathi acknowledged that strong films like Stree2 can draw crowds despite prices but said fair pricing remains essential to sustain footfall.