Hyderabad: As directed by theTelangana High Court, the Revanth Reddy government has retracted its decision to increase ticket prices for the movie “Game Changer.” The government has issued new orders withdrawing the previously granted concessions for the film.
In light of the High Court’s directives, the government has also revoked permissions for additional shows and clarified that special shows will no longer be allowed in the early hours of the morning. This decision was made with public health and safety in mind.
Following a stampede incident during the premiere of “Pushpa-2,” Chief Minister Revanth Reddy had announced in the Assembly that there would be no more ticket price hikes or benefit shows in Telangana. The government recently permitted higher ticket prices and additional shows for the movie “Game Changer,” starring global star Ram Charan.
This decision was challenged in the High Court by a petitioner named Bharat Raj. The court expressed dissatisfaction with the government’s inconsistent stance on benefit shows and emphasized the importance of audience safety. The court also questioned the fairness of producers charging exorbitant prices for movies made with large budgets and suggested a review of permissions for shows after midnight.
The case has been adjourned, with the Home Department’s Special Chief Secretary Ravi Gupta being directed to take necessary actions.
