DYFI Urges Rollback of Ticket Price Hike for Hari Hara Veera Mallu

quick Summary

• Deputy Chief Minister and actor K Pawan Kalyan attended a pre-release event for the movie Hari Hara Veera Mallu in Visakhapatnam.
• The democratic Youth Federation of India (DYFI) State commitee expressed strong opposition to the government’s decision to allow increased ticket prices for the film.
• DYFI leaders, Y. Ramu and G. Ramanna, criticized the hike, stating it adds financial stress amid ongoing inflation, with tickets priced between ₹700 to ₹1,000 for benefit shows before official release.
• The federation demanded measures against black marketing of tickets and penalties for cinemas charging unauthorized parking fees or providing inadequate amenities.
• DYFI also called for regulation on food prices at movie theatres.

!Image: Deputy Chief Minister and actor K Pawan Kalyan greeting his fans during the pre-release event in Visakhapatnam
Photo credit: V Raju

Indian Opinion Analysis

The DYFI’s concerns over inflated ticket prices highlight broader public frustration regarding affordability amidst economic pressures like inflation. While cinema remains an accessible form of entertainment for large segments of India’s population, such pricing strategies could disproportionately affect lower-income groups. Moreover,issues like black-market ticket sales and unauthorised charges indicate gaps in regulatory enforcement within India’s entertainment industry.

Implementing stricter oversight mechanisms as proposed by DYFI could improve openness and prevent exploitative practices while ensuring that theatres offer adequate facilities to patrons. For policymakers balancing cultural promotion with public welfare is essential; decisions favoring commercial interests must consider their social impact on vulnerable populations.For more details: The Hindu