Archive · 29 Oct 2025
Telangana CM Proposes Ticket Price Hikes with Welfare Fund Contribution
The Chief Minister of Telangana wants to make making movies in Hyderabad even better.
He said that if movie makers want to charge a little more for tickets for big movies, they have to share some of that extra money with the people who work hard behind the scenes, like helpers and technicians.
The government is also giving money to help these workers, like building a special school for their kids and making sure they have health insurance.
They want Hyderabad to be a huge movie-making center, like Hollywood, so more movies can be made there.
Telangana government to permit ticket price hikes for major films, with 20% of extra revenue designated for a cine worker welfare fund.
Chief Minister Revanth Reddy announced a ₹10 crore allocation to the film workers' welfare fund.
New welfare measures include a corporate-standard school for cine workers' children and Arogyasri health insurance for all workers.
The government aims to develop Hyderabad as a world-class film hub with more studios.
Further announcements regarding governance and film industry initiatives are expected by December 9.
- Who
- Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and film industry workers/stakeholders.
- What
- The government will allow ticket price increases for films if 20% of the additional revenue is contributed to a cine worker welfare fund. The government will also add ₹10 crore to this fund, establish a corporate-style school for workers' children, provide health insurance, and aims to develop Hyderabad as a film hub.
- When
- The announcement was made on a Tuesday. Government orders for ticket price hikes will be issued soon. Further announcements and decisions are expected by the end of November, with clear announcements on December 9.
- Where
- Hyderabad, Telangana, at a meeting with film industry workers in Krishna Nagar.
- Why
- To prioritize the film industry, support cine workers through welfare measures, and develop Hyderabad as a major film hub comparable to Hollywood.
Producers' Concerns
Worker Welfare Advocates
Financial Impact of Ticket Price Increases and Welfare Fund Contribution
Producers' Concerns
Producers might be concerned about the financial viability of ticket price hikes, especially if they are mandatory to contribute 20% to a welfare fund. High production costs and existing market dynamics could make additional financial burdens challenging.
Worker Welfare Advocates
The proposal ensures that a portion of increased revenue from higher ticket prices directly benefits cine workers, addressing their welfare and ensuring they share in the success of films.
Role and Support for the Film Industry
Producers' Concerns
Producers may feel the industry's financial health is precarious, with many facing debts and unpaid dues, making it difficult to invest further or absorb new costs.
Worker Welfare Advocates
The Chief Minister emphasizes the film industry as a top priority, comparable to IT and pharma sectors, with plans to develop Hyderabad as a film hub and provide significant welfare measures for workers.
- Proposed Contribution from Ticket Hikes
- 20% of funds from increased ticket prices to be deposited in a welfare fund
- Government Allocation to Welfare Fund
- ₹10 crore
- Proposed School Facility
- Corporate-style school (Nursery to 12th Class) on 2-4 acres in Jubilee Hills
- Health Insurance Scheme
- Rajiv Aarogyasri for all cine workers
- Future Development Plans
- Hyderabad to become a major film hub with studios, and land provided in Bharat Future City
- Announcement Timeline
- Further announcements on governance anniversary on December 9, with a meeting scheduled for the end of November
