Archive · 21 Sep 2026
Telangana Approves Ticket Hike and Special Show for The Paradise
The Telangana government has allowed cinemas to charge extra money for The Paradise.
The movie stars Nani and is scheduled to release on September 24.
A special show will take place on September 23 at 6:30 p.m.
and will cost Rs.500, including tax.
For the first four days, single-screen cinemas can add Rs.48 to ticket prices.
Multiplexes and special theatres can add Rs.95 during those days.
The extra charges become smaller from September 28 to October 3.
The government also wants cinemas to show messages about the dangers of drugs, narcotics and cybercrime.
The articles give different figures for the welfare contribution required from Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas.
Telangana approved higher ticket prices for Nani-starrer The Paradise ahead of its September 24 release.
A special screening on September 23 at 6:30 p.m. will cost Rs.500, inclusive of GST.
From September 24 to 27, single-screen theatres may add Rs.48, while multiplexes and special theatres may add Rs.95.
From September 28 to October 3, the permitted increases fall to Rs.23 for single screens and Rs.45 for multiplexes and special theatres.
Theatres must show awareness messages about narcotics, drugs and cybercrime, while reports differ on the required welfare contribution.
- Who
- The Telangana Home Department, Nani, theatre managements and Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas are involved.
- What
- The government approved higher ticket rates, a special screening and related welfare and public-awareness conditions for The Paradise.
- When
- The special screening is scheduled for September 23 at 6:30 p.m.; the film releases on September 24, with revised rates through October 3.
- Where
- The measures apply to theatres across Telangana.
- Why
- The approval permits special screenings and higher ticket rates, while the welfare contribution and awareness messages support stated government conditions.
First Article
Second Article
Welfare contribution amount
First Article
The contribution required from Sri Lakshmi Venkateswara Cinemas is stated as Rs.1 lakh.
Second Article
The contribution is stated as Rs.1 crore.
Ticket-hike period
First Article
The approved higher rates are described for September 24–27 and September 28–October 3.
Second Article
The report emphasizes the first four days, September 24–27, and separately describes the reduced rates afterward.
- Film
- The Paradise
- Lead actor
- Nani
- Release date
- September 24
- Special screening
- September 23 at 6:30 p.m.; Rs.500 including GST
- First ticket-hike period
- September 24–27; Rs.48 extra in single screens and Rs.95 extra in multiplexes and special theatres
- Second ticket-hike period
- September 28–October 3; Rs.23 extra in single screens and Rs.45 extra in multiplexes and special theatres
- Screening conditions
- Theatres may screen the film up to five times daily and must display messages about narcotics, drugs and cybercrime
- Welfare contribution
- The articles conflict: one states Rs.1 lakh, while another states Rs.1 crore for the Telugu Film Industry Employees Welfare Committee
