In a significant move aimed at making cinema more accessible, the Karnataka government has ordered a cap on movie ticket prices across the state.
The new directive mandates that ticket prices, including those at multiplexes, must not exceed Rs 200 — inclusive of entertainment tax.
The announcement follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s declaration in his March budget that ticket prices statewide would be capped.
The move is part of a broader effort to support and strengthen Kannada cinema, as outlined in the state’s 16th budget.
To further promote local content, the Karnataka government is planning to launch its own over-the-top (OTT) platform dedicated to Kannada films.
This initiative came in response to concerns from leading industry voices such as Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty, who had pointed out the lack of interest from major streaming services in regional content.
In fact, Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studio took matters into its own hands by launching a streaming service for its web series Ekam in July 2024 after failing to secure a mainstream OTT deal.
As part of its cultural preservation efforts, the government allocated Rs 3 crore to create a comprehensive archive of Kannada films — in both digital and analog formats — focusing on movies that capture the state’s social, historical, and cultural narratives.
The new directive mandates that ticket prices, including those at multiplexes, must not exceed Rs 200 — inclusive of entertainment tax.
The announcement follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s declaration in his March budget that ticket prices statewide would be capped.
The move is part of a broader effort to support and strengthen Kannada cinema, as outlined in the state’s 16th budget.
To further promote local content, the Karnataka government is planning to launch its own over-the-top (OTT) platform dedicated to Kannada films.
This initiative came in response to concerns from leading industry voices such as Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty, who had pointed out the lack of interest from major streaming services in regional content.
In fact, Rakshit Shetty’s Paramvah Studio took matters into its own hands by launching a streaming service for its web series Ekam in July 2024 after failing to secure a mainstream OTT deal.
As part of its cultural preservation efforts, the government allocated Rs 3 crore to create a comprehensive archive of Kannada films — in both digital and analog formats — focusing on movies that capture the state’s social, historical, and cultural narratives.
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