The Karnataka High Court has issued an interim stay on the state government’s ₹200 movie ticket cap, temporarily halting its enforcement.
Multiplex chains and film producers, including those of the blockbuster ‘Kantara: Chapter 1’, had challenged the rule,
arguing it infringed on business rights and threatened the industry’s economic viability.
The court’s decision provides temporary relief to theatres and producers, highlighting the ongoing debate between consumer affordability and business sustainability in Karnataka’s film sector.