SC on multiplex ticket prices: Can't take people away from theaters
The Supreme Court has called out multiplexes for charging sky-high prices, warning that this could push people away from theaters.
During a hearing on Karnataka's attempt to cap ticket prices at ₹200, the court pointed to water bottles going for ₹100 and coffee hitting ₹700.
With tickets ranging from ₹400 to ₹1,200, a simple movie outing can now cost over ₹1,800—no wonder there's been a 15% drop in attendance post-pandemic.
Karan Johar's ₹10,000 movie outing
It's not just the tickets—the court noted that even a small tub of popcorn can set you back more than ₹500 (and premium ones are pricier still).
Cold drinks sold outside for around ₹50 are priced over ₹400 inside.
Filmmaker Karan Johar summed up the frustration: taking your family to the movies these days might cost up to ₹10,000.
The legal debate now is about finding a balance between fair pricing for audiences and keeping multiplexes running as streaming platforms get more popular.