Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ opened to unprecedented fan frenzy as audiences thronged theaters for the actor’s first release after becoming the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. However, hours before the film’s theatrical debut, a viral video from a theater in Namakkal sparked a fresh controversy over alleged ticket overpricing. The clip has sparked widespread debate on social media, with fans questioning whether theaters are following government-approved ticket pricing rules for one of the biggest Tamil releases of the year.
Fans question theater over ‘Jana Nayagan’ higher ticket prices
A video that has gone viral on social media shows a heated argument between moviegoers and theater staff over the price of ‘Jana Nayagan’ tickets. In the clip, angry fans argue with theater management in Namakkal, Tamil Nadu. A fan asked why tickets were being sold at Rs 300 when they believed the allowed rate was lower. But the theater management denied the claim and blamed the fans for selling the tickets at higher prices. “Who allowed you to sell tickets for Rs 300?” asked someone from theater management. “Call the CM’s office and ask if you can sell it for Rs 300.” The other, on the other hand, continued to question the management about the price, while the theater staff insisted that the prices were set according to the instructions received from the distributors. Since then, the exchange has gone viral with many users questioning whether the theater is violating the approved pricing rules.
Strict ticket pricing rules for ‘Jana Nayagan’
The controversy arose as the authorities reportedly issued strict instructions to theaters to follow the approved ticket pricing structure for Jana Nayagan, considering it to be Vijay’s first film release after taking office as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Officials have repeatedly warned cinema owners against charging more than government-approved rates or engaging in unauthorized premium pricing. This viral video has led to new debates on social media, with many supporters calling for the relevant authorities to ensure that all theaters follow these rules to avoid overpaying for watching movies.
More about ‘Jana Nayagan’
Apart from Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan’ also features Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Menon, and others. H Vinoth’s directorial has Anirudh Ravichander’s music, and the film received an ‘A’ from the CBFC.