Jana Nayagan ticket-price allegations put Tamil Nadu cinema enforcement in focus
Ahead of Jana Nayagan’s July 23 release, moviegoers in Namakkal and Thanjavur alleged theatres and resellers were charging well above Tamil Nadu’s Rs 190 ticket-price cap. Theatre representatives cited distributor-set rates and bulk buyers reselling tickets at premiums.
Tamil Nadu moviegoers alleged theatres and resellers were charging above state-approved ticket caps for Jana Nayagan, prompting demands for enforcement. Theatre representatives blamed distributor-set rates and bulk buyers reselling tickets at steep premiums.
Why this matters
The allegations follow Jana Nayagan’s reported sale of 7.37 lakh opening-day tickets ahead of its July 23 release, adding scrutiny to how high demand is priced and resold.
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