Akhanda 2 Premiere in Trouble? HC Freezes Price Increase for Now
Telangana High Court halts Akhanda 2 premiere ticket price hike. Fans can attend shows at original rates as legal proceedings continue.
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The Telangana High Court, on Thursday, gave a temporary halt to the government decision regarding the increase in ticket prices for the first-day screening of Akhanda 2, which was to take place today.
The court took this decision after it had examined a petition, which was aimed against the government’s recent notification that intended to increase admission prices for premiere shows throughout the state.
The Telangana Film Development Corporation and the Akhanda 2 production company have been served notices asking them to reply to the issue. The court is likely to hear the arguments concerning the legality and righteousness of the price hike.
The government decree had set the whole cinema fraternity and the moviegoers talking as it would have a domino effect on the ticket prices of the first-day shows of the much-awaited film. One of the cinema associations had earlier expressed their apprehensions about the unpredictability of pricing policies.
Because of the High Court to intervene, it means that the ticket selling for first-day screenings has to be done at the original prices until the legal process is over. This has given a temporary respite to the fans who have been planning to watch the film on the first day.
According to legal experts, it is very common for stays to be granted in cases of a government notification being disputed and there being a huge economic impact. The final judgement will determine if the state has the right to make sudden changes in ticket prices.
The Telangana Film Development Corporation and the movie's producers are assumed to present comprehensive replies before the forthcoming hearing, which will determine whether the government order will be restored or permanently barred.
