Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Karnataka Reinstates ₹200 Cinema Ticket Price Cap
The Karnataka government has capped movie ticket prices at ₹200 (excluding taxes) across the state.
This applies to all theaters, even multiplexes, but excludes small premium cinemas with 75 or fewer seats.
The policy comes from amended cinema rules, following public feedback.
A similar price cap was tried in 2017 but was stopped by the High Court due to concerns from cinema owners.
The new rule will take effect after it is officially published.
Karnataka government capped movie ticket prices at ₹200.
The price cap applies to all languages and theaters, including multiplexes.
Premium cinemas with 75 or fewer seats are exempt.
The regulation follows the 2025 Karnataka Cinemas Regulation Rules.
A similar cap in 2017 was challenged and stayed by the High Court.
- Who
- Karnataka Government
- What
- Issued a notification capping movie ticket prices
- When
- Effective upon gazette publication
- Where
- Karnataka, India
- Why
- Not explicitly stated
- Policy
- Cinema ticket price cap
- Price
- ₹200 (excluding taxes)
- Exemption
- Premium cinemas with 75 or fewer seats
- Applicable Theatres
- All in Karnataka, including multiplexes
- Legal Basis
- Amended 2025 Karnataka Cinemas Regulation Rules
- Previous Attempt
- 2017, stayed by High Court
Sources
Karnataka Government Caps Cinema Ticket Prices At Rs 200 Across Theatres In State
Karnataka sets movie ticket prices at ₹200 in all theatres; rule to start after official notification
Karnataka Issues Notification To Fix Cinema Ticket Prices At Rs 200 In State
Karnataka caps movie ticket prices at Rs 200, premium multi-screen cinemas exempted
Tollywood Welcomes Karnataka's Decision to Lower Ticket Prices
