Fri Sep 12 15:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Karnataka Caps Cinema Ticket Prices at Rs 200, Bringing Relief to Moviegoers

**Bangalore, September 13th** – In a move set to dramatically impact the film-going experience, the Karnataka government has officially capped cinema ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state. The notification, issued on Friday, September 12th, covers all screenings of films, regardless of language, in all theatres including multiplexes.

This decisive action comes as part of the newly amended Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2024, and aims to make movies more accessible to the public.

The rule applies broadly, with only a small exception: multi-screen cinemas offering premium facilities with 75 seats or less are exempt from the price limit.

The decision follows a draft notification issued earlier in the year, allowing for public feedback and suggestions. After careful consideration of the submissions, the government finalized the price cap, prioritizing affordability for citizens.

“The maximum ticket price for all screenings of films in all languages in all theatres in the State, including multiplexes, has been fixed at Rs 200 (two hundred rupees only) exclusive of all taxes,” the notification states, with the exception for premium smaller-scale cinemas.

The new regulation, effective immediately upon its official publication, signifies a significant step towards standardized and controlled cinema ticket prices in Karnataka.

This initiative builds upon previous attempts to regulate ticket prices in 2017, which were stalled by a High Court stay. With the current rule firmly in place, it’s expected to alleviate the burden on moviegoers, especially considering the rising costs of multiplex tickets in recent years.

The move is also seen as a boost to the local film industry, particularly for Kannada films often competing with higher-priced non-Kannada screenings. This price cap complements other initiatives designed to support the Kannada film industry, including the establishment of a state-run OTT platform and the development of a new film city in Mysuru.

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