Pushpa 2: The Rule tickets cost Rs 944 in Andhra Pradesh after price hike approved by government; know full pricing details

With just two days remaining for the release of the highly anticipated Pushpa 2: The Rule on December 5, excitement is reaching a fever pitch. In an interesting development, the Andhra Pradesh government has approved a significant increase in ticket prices, with rates soaring up to Rs 944.

According to an India Today report, Pushpa 2: The Rule tickets have set a new record, becoming the highest-priced ever for a Telugu film. The paid preview shows will take place on Wednesday, December 4, at 9:30 pm in select theatres, with tickets priced at Rs 944 (including GST) for both single screens and multiplexes.

The Andhra Pradesh government has authorized six daily shows for Pushpa 2 across single screens and multiplexes, with ticket prices set at Rs 324.50 and Rs 413, respectively. Furthermore, the state will allow five shows at these rates from December 6 to 17.

Meanwhile, the Telangana government faced criticism for raising ticket prices for Pushpa 2, with rates set at Rs 1,200 for paid previews, Rs 531 for multiplexes, and Rs 354 for single screens. A petition challenging this price hike is scheduled to be heard in the Telangana High Court on December 3, just one day before the film's premiere.