{"id":1291743,"date":"2025-03-08T09:29:20","date_gmt":"2025-03-08T03:59:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1291743"},"modified":"2025-03-08T09:29:54","modified_gmt":"2025-03-08T03:59:54","slug":"movie-ticket-price-across-karnataka-capped-at-rs-200-by-govt","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/movie-ticket-price-across-karnataka-capped-at-rs-200-by-govt\/","title":{"rendered":"Movie Ticket Price Across Karnataka Capped At Rs 200 By Govt"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced a major move to regulate cinema ticket prices across the state. As part of his 16th budget, he revealed that ticket prices, including in multiplexes, will be capped at \u20b9200. This decision aims to make cinema more accessible to the public while ensuring the sustainability of the Kannada film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Boosting Kannada Cinema with a State-Run OTT Platform<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a significant push for regional cinema, Siddaramaiah also announced<\/a> plans to launch a state-run OTT platform<\/strong> dedicated to Kannada films. The initiative comes in response to concerns raised by filmmakers such as Rakshit Shetty and Rishab Shetty<\/strong>, who have struggled to secure deals with major streaming platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A recent example highlighting this issue is Paramvah Studio<\/strong>, which had to launch its own platform in July 2024 to stream its web series Ekam<\/strong> after failing to attract mainstream OTT interest. The government-backed platform aims to provide better visibility for Kannada films and ensure their continued growth in the digital era.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Preserving Kannada Cinema Heritage<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To safeguard Kannada cinema\u2019s legacy, the CM has allocated \u20b93 crore<\/strong> for developing a digital and non-digital archive of Kannada films<\/strong>. This effort aims to preserve works that reflect Karnataka\u2019s social, historical, and cultural heritage<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Additionally, the government has granted the cinema sector industry status<\/strong>, making it eligible for financial and infrastructural benefits under Karnataka\u2019s Industrial Policy<\/strong>. This move is expected to provide long-term economic support to filmmakers and production houses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Infrastructure Development for the Film Industry<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As part of the budget announcement, the government is investing in key infrastructure projects to strengthen the film industry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n