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Telangana Government Hikes Ticket Prices for Nani’s The Paradise
The Telangana government has allowed cinemas to charge more for The Paradise.
The movie stars actor Nani and releases on September 24.
A special show on September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
will cost Rs.500, including tax.
Single-screen theatres will have one set of extra charges.
Multiplexes and special theatres will have higher extra charges.
These charges apply during two different date ranges.
The film company must give Rs.1 lakh to support workers in the Telugu film industry.
Cinemas must also show advertisements about the dangers of drugs, narcotics and cybercrime.
Telangana approved higher ticket prices for The Paradise, starring Nani, ahead of its September 24 release.
A special September 23 screening at 6:30 p.m. will cost Rs.500 including GST.
Single-screen surcharges are listed as Rs.48 from September 24 to 27 and Rs.23 from September 28 to October 3.
Multiplexes and special theatres will apply Rs.95 and Rs.45 increases during the same periods, respectively.
Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas must contribute Rs.1 lakh to a film workers’ welfare committee, while theatres must show awareness advertisements.
- Who
- The Telangana government, actor Nani, theatre managements and Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas are involved.
- What
- The government approved enhanced ticket rates for The Paradise and issued related welfare and public-awareness directions.
- Where
- The measures apply to theatres across Telangana, including Hyderabad.
- When
- The special screening is on September 23 at 6:30 p.m.; the film releases on September 24, with revised rates through October 3.
- Why
- The ticket-price permission supports the film’s screenings, while the contribution and advertisements address film-worker welfare and public awareness.
Key facts
- Film
- The Paradise
- Lead actor
- Nani
- Release date
- September 24
- Special screening
- September 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Rs.500 including GST
- Single-screen rates
- Rs.48 including GST from September 24–27; Rs.23 from September 28–October 3
- Multiplex and special-theatre rates
- Rs.95 including GST from September 24–27; Rs.45 from September 28–October 3
- Welfare contribution
- Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas must contribute Rs.1 lakh
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