In the wake of a recent stampede during the premiere of Pushpa 2: The Rule in Hyderabad, the Telangana government, led by Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, has announced that it will not permit any further increases in cinema ticket prices. This decision comes after a previous allowance for ticket price hikes for big-budget films, including Pushpa 2, aimed at helping producers recover high production costs.With several high-budget films like Game Changer, Hari Hara Veera Mallu, and Raja Saab set to release soon, producers had hoped to raise ticket prices to offset their expenses. However, the government’s decision has caused concern among them. Despite this, many trade experts believe that these upcoming films may not require significant ticket hikes compared to blockbusters like Kalki 2898 AD or RRR. They argue that only potential big-budget releases, particularly NTR and Prashanth Neel’s project, might necessitate such increases.Overall, Revanth Reddy’s decision to maintain current ticket prices is not expected to significantly impact the Telugu film industry in the near future. As the industry navigates these challenges, all eyes will be on how the audience responds to these films without the anticipated price hikes.
