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Telangana movie exhibitors: We will not trek ticket rates even if a GO is released

Leslie Atkins

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May 13, 2026

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Bharath, Sridhar, Shirish Reddy, Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao and Suniel Narang at the Telangana movie exhibitors satisfying

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Telangana movie exhibitors held a conference on Tuesday in Hyderabad, prompting manufacturers to carry out the proposed “portion sharing system “to secure and sustain single-screen theatres. The members talked about the problem in information and took a cumulative stand on the requirement for instant execution.

Manufacturer and exhibitor Shirish Reddy mentioned that the conversation around the portion system is basically a defend survival for exhibitors and single-screen theatres. Describing big-ticket releases, consisting of Peddi starring Ram Charan, he clarified that they are not targeting any specific movie or manufacturer. “Earlier, throughout the release of Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Malluwe dealt with comparable blame. This is not intended at uncomfortable anybody,” he stated.

He questioned why the portion system is followed in other states while Telugu movies in Telugu states continue under the rental design. “Every Telugu movie is launched pan-India, and in other states, the portion system is followed. Why is it not carried out here?” he asked, mentioning the example of Pushpa“The movie was delighted in worldwide, however we didn’t benefit much in Telugu states due to the rental system,” he included.

Appealing for assistance, Shirish Reddy advised stakeholders not to misinterpret exhibitors. He likewise made it clear that ticket costs will not be increased in single-screen theatres, even if a federal government order (G.O.) allows a walking. “We will not raise ticket rates under any scenarios,” he stressed.

Telangana State Film Chamber of Commerce Secretary Sridhar stated exhibitors have actually been defending the portion system because 2008. “Even throughout the release of Hari Hara Veera Malluthere were guarantees, however absolutely nothing emerged,” he kept in mind. He dismissed rumours about theatre closures, clarifying that theatres will continue to run however will evaluate just those movies that follow the portion design.

He included that production homes such as Geetha Arts, Sri Venkateswara Creations, Suresh Productions, and Asian Cinemas have actually currently embraced the system, revealing hope that others will follow. “Across the nation, movies are shown under the portion system. If it is not carried out here, we might have no choice however to close down single-screen theatres,” he cautioned.

Manufacturer Suniel Narang explained the concern as exceptionally major, explaining that duplicated guarantees to execute the system have actually not been satisfied. “Producers are likewise dealing with losses, and the total circumstance is bad. While multiplexes are updating with modern-day innovation, single screens are having a hard time to maintain,” he stated. He included that much better centers, such as Dolby stereo, might bring audiences back to single-screen theatres.

“If single-screen theatres shut down, it will affect manufacturers and suppliers. We are not targeting anybody, however this problem has actually been pending for several years,” he stated.

Manufacturer Chadalavada Srinivasa Rao highlighted that exhibitors have actually been dealing with serious difficulties for over 20 years. “Their scenario has actually aggravated considerably in the previous year, specifically over the last 6 months. The market can flourish just if exhibitors are succeeding,” he stated, worrying the requirement for coordination amongst exhibitors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

The conference was gone to by manufacturers Chadalavada Srinivas, Shirish Reddy, Sridhar, and Suniel Narang, together with a number of exhibitor members, who later on resolved the media and shared their essential choices.

It appears that just 2 production homes– Mythri Movie Makers and Sithara Entertainments– have actually not consented to the portion system. Exhibitors specified that almost all manufacturers are on board, other than for about one percent. This recommends that these 2 significant banners choose to continue with the rental design. Surprisingly, both production homes regularly produce a mix of big-budget and little movies.