Pushpa 2 Ticket Price Hike Sparks Outrage: Fans Criticize Exorbitant Rates

The much-awaited release of Pushpa 2: The Rule, starring Icon Star Allu Arjun and Rashmika Mandanna, is making waves ahead of its worldwide release on December 5, 2024. While the movie has generated significant buzz with advance bookings, its exorbitant ticket prices have left many fans and netizens fuming.

Soaring Ticket Prices Across Cities

Advance booking prices for Pushpa 2 premiere shows have shocked audiences:

Delhi: ₹1,800 per ticket

Mumbai: ₹1,600 per ticket

Bangalore: ₹1,000 per ticket

In Telangana, where the government has permitted benefit and premiere shows starting December 4 at 9:30 PM, ticket rates for single screens are ₹1,121, while multiplex tickets cost ₹1,239. For the first four days of its release, regular ticket prices are pegged at ₹354 for single screens and ₹531 for multiplexes. However, tickets for benefit shows come with an additional ₹800 hike, sparking widespread outrage online.

Netizens Voice Their Discontent

Social media platforms are abuzz with criticism over the skyrocketing prices. Many fans argue that these high rates alienate the common audience, leaving only die-hard fans to fill theaters during the first few days. One user lamented, "If tickets cost ₹800, a family of four will have to spend ₹3,200 just to watch a movie. It's absurd!"

Another quipped, "Why make big-budget films and burden the audience? Instead of splurging on tickets, families can enjoy a hearty meal together." Some joked about resorting to piracy platforms like iBomma, commenting, "Why spend so much? Wait a month and watch it at home with biryani and beer!"

Massive Release and Expectations

Pushpa 2: The Rule is set for a grand release across 12,000 screens worldwide in six languages: Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Hindi, Tamil, and Bengali. The movie is expected to rake in record-breaking collections on its opening day, thanks to its massive fanbase and the hype surrounding the sequel.

Impact of Pricing on Viewership

While high ticket prices may boost opening-day revenues, the long-term impact on audience turnout remains uncertain. Critics argue that such pricing strategies may discourage the general audience, particularly families, from flocking to theaters.

Mixed Reactions from Fans

Despite the backlash, many fans remain excited about the sequel, which promises to continue the gripping tale of Pushpa Raj's rise in the criminal underworld. The combination of Allu Arjun’s stellar performance, Rashmika Mandanna’s charm, and Sukumar’s directorial brilliance has fans eagerly awaiting December 5.

As the debate over ticket prices continues, one thing is certain: Pushpa 2 is set to dominate conversations, both in theaters and online. Whether it can live up to the enormous expectations remains to be seen.