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AP allows ticket price hike for Aadarsha Kutumbam
The Story in Brief
Families may find it expensive to watch the upcoming Telugu film Aadarsha Kutumbam: House No. 47 in theatres in Andhra Pradesh, where the state government has permitted a ticket price hike for the first ten days. Multiplex tickets can cost up to Rs 252, and single-screen tickets up to Rs 200.
In neighbouring Telangana, the film will release at regular ticket prices. The film, starring Venkatesh and directed by Trivikram, has brought attention to rising cinema costs. Industry calls for families to return to theatres are contradicted by higher ticket prices, leading many to wait for an OTT release.
Indian Opinion Analysis
The price hike shifts the burden to families, the very audience the industry says it wants back. A family of four could spend over Rs 1,000 on tickets alone, plus travel and food, making the theatre outing a significant expense. If families wait for streaming, theatres lose concession revenue, which often exceeds ticket earnings. The ten-day window suggests a gamble: high initial collections may not compensate for a faster-than-usual OTT drop-off. The contrast with Telangana's regular pricing will test whether the premium is sustainable.
Source: m9.news
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