'Kalki 2898 AD' Ticket Prices Soar: Mumbai Takes the Lead with ₹2300 Seats
As the release of 'Kalki 2898 AD' draws closer, anticipation is reaching fever pitch, reflected in the soaring ticket prices. While the film's craze is undoubtedly high in its home state of Andhra Pradesh, it's Mumbai that has emerged as the unexpected frontrunner in terms of ticket pricing.
Advance bookings have been opened, with fans in Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bengaluru, New Delhi, and Chennai eager to secure their seats for the first day first show. While most cities are seeing ticket prices ranging from ₹100 to ₹1,100, a staggering ₹2,300 price tag has been set for 'Kalki 2898 AD' at Maison INOX: Jio World Plaza in BKC, Mumbai.
This is a significant departure from the usual pricing and surpasses even Hyderabad, where the film enjoys immense popularity. INOX: Insignia at Atria Mall, Worli, and PVR ICON: Phoenix Palladium, Lower Parel, are also offering premium seats at ₹1,760 and ₹1,560 respectively, all before taxes.
While Andhra Pradesh has a cap on ticket prices, the government has made an exception for 'Kalki 2898 AD', categorized as a 'Super High Budget Film'. This has resulted in a price increase of ₹75 for single-screen cinemas and ₹125 for multiplexes for two weeks starting from the film's release date.
This price surge underscores the immense hype surrounding 'Kalki 2898 AD', with audiences willing to pay a premium to experience the film's grandeur on the big screen. Whether these exorbitant prices are justified or merely a reflection of market forces remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the film's release is poised to be a box office event unlike any other.