Rs. 200 Ticket Cap: Will It Impact Pawan Kalyan’s Hari Hara Veera Mallu Collections in Karnataka?
Pawan Kalyan’s pan-India epic Hari Hara Veera Mallu: Part 1 – Sword vs Spirit is all set for a massive theatrical release on July 24, 2025. But just days before its release, a significant development from Karnataka’s state government has created anxiety among fans and trade analysts.
Karnataka Govt Caps Movie Tickets at ₹200
In a surprise move, the Karnataka government issued a Government Order (GO) placing a cap of ₹200 on movie ticket prices across all cinema halls, including multiplexes and single screens. Previously, premium multiplexes in cities like Bengaluru and Mysuru charged well above ₹300, especially for big-budget films.
This new regulation could pose a challenge for high-profile, pan-India releases like Hari Hara Veera Mallu, especially when such films rely heavily on opening weekend revenues from Tier-1 cities.
HHVM Might Just Avoid the Price Hit
However, there may be a silver lining for HHVM’s box office prospects in Karnataka. According to the GO, the pricing restrictions will come into effect only after 15 days from the date of its official publication in the Gazette. This grace period might allow HHVM to run its critical opening week at regular ticket prices, especially in key urban centers.
Final clarity will emerge once online bookings go live, but for now, fans and the makers can breathe a little easier.
About Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Directed by Jyothi Krisna and Krish Jagarlamudi, HHVM stars Pawan Kalyan in a fierce, action-packed avatar, alongside Nidhhi Agerwal and Bobby Deol (as Aurangazeb). The film features music by MM Keeravaani and is poised for release in five languages—Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam.
As one of the most awaited releases of 2025, Hari Hara Veera Mallu could serve as a litmus test for the new pricing model’s impact on pan-India films in Karnataka.
