Does a simple movie outing meant to offer a break and some relief, end up burning a hole in your pocket? A small tub of popcorn costs over Rs 500—add caramel or cheese, and it crosses Rs 700.
A cold drink priced at Rs 50 outside is sold for Rs 400 plus taxes. Even a half-litre water bottle costs Rs 100 at the theatre cafe. After spending anywhere between Rs 400–Rs 1,200 on tickets, doesn't that kill the joy a little? Multiplexes have long faced scrutiny over high prices. Yet, despite public outcry, including viral posts questioning rates of commodities as basic as water, nothing has changed in the film multiplexes.
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In a sharp rebuke that echoes the frustrations of countless Indian moviegoers, the Supreme Court of India o
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