Telangana orders 20% share from film ticket hikes
HYDERABAD: The Telangana government has issued key orders on cinema ticket price hikes, directing producers to pay 20% of the additional revenue generated through the increased ticket rates to the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC) for welfare activities.
The government has made it clear that the rule should be implemented strictly for several recently released and upcoming big-budget films.
Producers asked to collect 20% from exhibitors
For films including Akhanda 2, The Raja Saab, Mana Shankara Varaprasad Garu and Peddi, producers have been asked to collect 20% of the additional revenue generated through the ticket price hikes from exhibitors.
The amount has to be deposited into the accounts of the Telugu Film Industry Employees Federation Welfare Association and the Telangana Film Development Corporation (TGFDC), according to the government directions.
Government asks producers to act immediately
The government has directed producers of the concerned films to take the necessary steps immediately in accordance with its rules.
The order comes amid continuing scrutiny of cinema ticket price hikes in Telangana. The Telangana High Court has also examined the legality and procedure followed for granting enhanced ticket rates for several films, including Akhanda 2, The Raja Saab and Peddi.
