The Karnataka High Court on Tuesday put on hold the state government’s new rule that capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 under the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules 2025.
The interim relief was granted by Justice Ravi V Hosmani on a plea moved by the Multiplex Association of India and other entities, according to a LiveLaw report.
In March, Siddaramaiah said the state will cap movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across all theatres and multiplexes in the state, in a move to make cinema more affordable for audiences. This limit applies to all films, regardless of language, shown in multiplexes within Karnataka.
The sudden move has surprised film producers, who typically push for higher ticket prices before the release of major films.
