Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Telangana High Court Orders 90-Day Notice for Movie Ticket Hikes
The Telangana High Court has made a new rule that says movie ticket prices can only be increased if the change is announced at least 90 days before the movie comes out.
This rule is to stop sudden price hikes that people don't like.
Now, movies like The Paradise and Peddi, which are coming out soon, can't have their ticket prices raised because they don't have enough time to announce the change.
Movie makers might have to delay their releases or accept lower earnings.
The court also issued a contempt notice to the police commissioner for not following this rule.
Other movies planned for later in the year will also need to plan carefully to follow this new rule.
Telangana High Court mandates 90-day prior notice for any movie ticket price hikes.
Affected films include The Paradise, Peddi, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Aadarsha Kutumbam, and Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu.
Producers may need to postpone releases or forgo ticket price hikes to comply with the new rule.
The court issued a contempt notice to the city police commissioner for issuing ticket price hike memos without the required 90-day notice.
The ruling aims to prevent last-minute price hikes and ensure transparency in the ticket pricing process.
- Who
- Telangana High Court, Telugu film industry, Dachepally Chandra Babu, Shine Screens India LLP
- What
- Order mandating 90-day notice for ticket price hikes, contempt notice issued to police commissioner
- When
- Effective immediately, affecting upcoming releases, memo dated January 8, made available January 10
- Where
- Telangana, India
- Why
- To ensure transparency and prevent last-minute price hikes, to address violations of the 90-day notice requirement
Producers
Government/Court
Timing of Price Hikes
Producers
Producers argue that the 90-day notice requirement is impractical for films already in production and close to release, potentially leading to financial losses.
Government/Court
The government and court maintain that the 90-day notice is necessary to ensure transparency and allow for proper review and challenge of price hikes.
- Court Order
- 90-day prior notice for ticket price revisions
- Affected Films
- The Paradise, Peddi, Ustaad Bhagat Singh, Aadarsha Kutumbam, Vishwambhara, Mana Shankara Vara Prasad Garu
- Release Dates
- March 26, March 27, April 2026, Summer 2024, January 10
- Act
- Telangana Cinemas (Regulation) Act, 1955
- Impact
- Potential postponement of releases or lower box office collections
- Contempt Notice
- Issued to city police commissioner and cinema licensing authority
Sources
No 90 days, No extra pay!
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