The Karnataka government has issued a draft notification proposing a cap of ₹200 on movie ticket prices across the state, inclusive of entertainment tax. The price ceiling will apply uniformly to all films—regardless of language—and across all types of theatres, including single screens and multiplexes.
The draft notification follows Chief Minister Siddaramaiah’s announcement during the presentation of the 2025–26 state budget earlier this year, where he emphasised the need to make cinema more accessible to the general public. As part of the initiative to support the film industry and promote affordability, the government had proposed a standard ticket pricing policy.
According to the notification, the ₹200 cap will apply to all shows in all theatres statewide. The government has also invited objections or suggestions from stakeholders, asking them to submit their feedback within 15 days.
The move is being seen as a consumer-friendly measure aimed at curbing exorbitant ticket pricing and encouraging wider cinema attendance.
