Movie tickets in Karnataka capped at Rs 200, except for premium screens under 75 seats

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Movie tickets in Karnataka are set to become cheaper after the state government on September 12 issued rules capping ticket prices at Rs 200 (excluding taxes). However, the cap will not apply to multi-screen cinemas with premium facilities of 75 seats or fewer.

This follows a draft notification issued on July 15, 2025, to amend the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014. The government subsequently sought feedback from stakeholders within 15 days at the office of the Additional Chief Secretary to Government, Home Department.

The new rules will be called the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025.

Also, read: Karnataka govt issues draft notification to cap movie ticket prices at Rs 200

“In exercise of the powers conferred by Section 19 of the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Act, 1964 (Karnataka Act No. 23 of 1964), the Government of Karnataka has made the draft rules to further amend the Karnataka Cinema (Control) Rules, 2014, as required by sub-section (1) of the said section: 15.07.2025,” read the government notification issued on Friday.

According to the notification, the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025 will come into force from the date of their final publication in the Official Gazette.