VIJAYAWADA: Cinematography minister Perni Venkataramaiah alias Nani said that no illegal action had been taken with regard to lowering the prices of film tickets. The prices had been set as per GO No 35.
The minister was speaking to film director Ram Gopal Varma during a meeting on the issue, and said the YSRC government had done nothing new in the matter. They discussed other issues concerning the film industry as well, including the online ticket system.
Minister Venkataramaiah said that everyone could express their opinions on the ticket prices to the committee that was set up by the government. They could also meet the ministry which would convey their views to the committee.
Speaking to media persons, Varma said his talks with the minister had concluded on a positive note. He said that it was brought to the notice of the government that by dropping the movie ticket price the film industry would be severely affected.
Varma said the meeting had discussed five issues, of which the main one was reduction of ticket price. He said the minister had brought up a few issues which would be discussed with the film fraternity.
Varma said, “I do not agree with the claim that the government has reduced movie ticket prices as part of political rivalry. However, the government decision will have its effect on all movies and cine stars. I don’t think that the government has taken this decision to target Pawan Kalyan and N. Balakrishna.”
