The countdown has begun for the release of Kantara: Chapter 1, directed and starring Rishab Shetty. The film's pre-release promotions are in full swing, and now it has received approval for ticket price hikes in Andhra Pradesh as well.
Although the Karnataka government has issued orders for uniform ticket prices, Kantara: Chapter 1 producer Hombale Films has obtained a court stay and is prepared to sell tickets at higher rates. In this context, the approval for ticket price hikes in Andhra is noteworthy.
In Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, government permission is mandatory to increase film ticket prices. Accordingly, the producers of Kantara: Chapter 1 submitted a request, and despite opposition, approval for the hike has been granted. Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has stood in support of the film on this issue.
There has long been pressure in Andhra and Telangana not to allow ticket price hikes for non-regional (dubbed) films. Recently, Kannada protection organizations in Karnataka protested against dubbed films, leading to arguments that ticket price hikes should not be allowed for Kannada films either.Seiko Analog Black Dial Men's Watch-SSC573P1 Stainless Steel, Black Strap
However, setting aside all these oppositions, Pawan Kalyan has approved the ticket price hike for Kantara. This decision has surprised many.
Speaking to the media on this, Pawan Kalyan said, "Films should unite society, not divide it. Dr. Rajkumar, Shivrajkumar, Upendra, Sudeep, and now Rishab Shetty—we have been welcoming Karnataka's artists for decades."
"The issues faced by Telugu films there should be resolved by sitting together with both film industries. I will also bring this to the attention of the Honorable Chief Minister," Pawan Kalyan opined. His statement has emphasized the friendship between the film industries of both states.Accused Darshan’s Jail Facilities Petition Hearing Today; The SPP strongly opposed Darshan’s petition seeking additional facilities.
Recently, for Pawan Kalyan's Hari Hara Veera Mallu, OG, and Ram Charan's Game Changer released in Bengaluru, Raksha Vedike activists protested the lack of Kannada on posters and tore them down. This led to calls in Andhra-Telangana not to provide opportunities for Kannada films.