Netizens Laud Karnataka Government’s Rs 200 Movie Ticket Cap Proposal; Call It A ‘Much Needed Move’

The Karnataka government issued a draft notification proposing amendments to the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) Rules 2014. The proposal reportedly introduces a cap of Rs 200 on cinema tickets across the state. On Tuesday, the news made headlines, leaving netizens with mixed reactions, while some lauded the effort, others questioned what would happen with big-budget films.

Govt of Karnataka Issues New Order on Movie Ticket Pricing ✨

👉 Maximum ticket price capped at Rs. 200, including entertainment tax.
👉 Rule applicable to all language films, across single screens and multiplexes.#sandalwood #KarnatakaTheaters pic.twitter.com/HPcEJsP8Um
— Karnataka Talkies (@KA_Talkies) July 15, 2025

Quoting a report by the news agency, ANI, the Karnataka government’s draft has set a maximum ticket price for movies at Rs 200 per show. This will include entertainment tax for all theatres, including multiplexes, irrespective of language. According to the procedure, the draft will be published for public input, and any objections or suggestions are invited within fifteen days before the date of publication in the Official Gazette.

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Well, as soon as the news made headlines, fans have been sharing their mixed reactions on their social media platforms. Many have started wondering what this move would potentially mean for Rishab Shetty’s Kantara: Chapter 1 and Yash starrer Toxic.

This is loss for theatre owners.@Inclusionists https://t.co/jf5ZGxLcGP
— Bheemaiah periyanda (@Bheemaiah_) July 16, 2025

Imax, screen x, ICE anni premium formats dengeskunnaka pettukunnaru kadara 😭 or will this ticket restriction not apply for premium formats? https://t.co/Mulld5lmf1
— BEIGADRTHEFEARED (@Dieselhead_) July 15, 2025

Let’s Fucking gooooo! https://t.co/UGQDTSzbpi
— twerKING (@twer__king) July 15, 2025

Finally man ❤️❤️❤️🎉🎉🎉 https://t.co/K755Ii6ETY
— Copy Ninja Kakashi (@vickyronaldo43) July 15, 2025

JAILER collections remains unbeaten in KA https://t.co/L4cBaZF2CE
— Agastya 🦕 (@Salaar4k) July 15, 2025

This is 999th time I am listening to this, but still nothing changed 🥴 https://t.co/s5CDK7beJH pic.twitter.com/zpRVZ0Fbnl
— Dinesh 𝕏 (@__VijayFanatic) July 15, 2025

Then it’s impossible to touch PushpaTheRule Day1 and long run collections in Karnataka for upcoming movies 🤣💥
— Sujan ✨🍁 (@allu_sujan) July 15, 2025

What about IMAX theatres? Is this price applicable to early morning show also?
— HARISHANKAR (@harish506) July 15, 2025

Finally common sense prevailed. This was the only state where normal 50/60 seaters with small screen theatres in multiplexes were charging upwards of 700rs. They were simply playing with emotions of fans. Many have given up going to theaters.
A much needed move. Kudos
— S (@ssmbmovie) July 15, 2025

One wrote, “Finally common sense prevailed. This was the only state where normal 50/60 seaters with small screen theatres in multiplexes were charging upwards of 700rs. They were simply playing with emotions of fans. Many have given up going to theaters. A much needed move. Kudos.” Another wrote, “Let’s Fucking gooooo!”

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What is your view on the draft issued by the Karnataka government? Do let us know.