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Karnataka cinema ticket cess may make movie outings costlier, warns MAI
✍️ India Today
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 05:43 AM
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The Multiplex Association of India has flagged Karnataka's proposed cinema ticket cess, warning it could raise the cost of movie outings for audiences.
The Multiplex Association of India (MAI) has raised concerns over Karnataka's proposed cinema ticket cess, cautioning that the move could make movie outings more expensive for cinemagoers across the state.
According to MAI, the additional levy on cinema tickets would increase the overall cost borne by audiences, potentially impacting footfalls at theatres. The industry body has indicated that such a cess could affect the affordability of cinema entertainment in Karnataka.
The development comes amid ongoing discussions around state-level levies on the exhibition sector. MAI's stance highlights the sector's apprehension that any further burden on ticket prices may discourage audiences from visiting theatres, thereby affecting the exhibition business in the state.
According to MAI, the additional levy on cinema tickets would increase the overall cost borne by audiences, potentially impacting footfalls at theatres. The industry body has indicated that such a cess could affect the affordability of cinema entertainment in Karnataka.
The development comes amid ongoing discussions around state-level levies on the exhibition sector. MAI's stance highlights the sector's apprehension that any further burden on ticket prices may discourage audiences from visiting theatres, thereby affecting the exhibition business in the state.