Rajnikanth’s much awaited 'Coolie' is creating buzz not just for its release but also for its ticket prices.
In Chennai’s PVR, a ticket costs Rs 183, while in Hyderabad’s PVR it is a steep Rs 453. Similar is the case with 'War2' in the North.
The stark difference comes from state policies as Telangana and Andhra Pradesh permit special hikes for big ticket films, while Tamil Nadu and North India strictly regulates cinema pricing.
The disparity has triggered a flurry of online chatter. Some netizens in Telangana are questioning their CM for allowing such hikes for a Tamil and Bollywood film, while certain Tamil Nadu fans are praising Telangana’s flexibility and criticizing their own state’s rigid stance.
Because, the genuine hardcore fans in general wish the ticket prices to be high as they hope to boast the highest collections for their favorite star.
While this is the case, a hashtag #ShameONTFIProducers is trending now by neutral film lovers, mentioning that Tollywood producers are looting the fans with high ticket prices.
Some others argue that restricting ticket prices is unnecessary, as films are not essential commodities like rice or vegetables.
They point out that those willing to pay higher prices will watch regardless, and it is ultimately the producer’s risk to price ambitiously.
