Vijay’s “Jana Nayagan” has opened to rave reviews as audiences flock to theaters for the actor’s first release after becoming Tamil Nadu chief minister. However, hours before the film’s release, a viral video from a theater in Namakkal sparked a new controversy over the ticket overrun. The film has sparked widespread controversy on social media, with fans questioning whether theaters are following government-mandated rules for the biggest Tamil film festival of the year.
Fans question actors over high ticket prices of ‘Jana Nayagan’
A video that is going viral on social media shows a heated argument between movie lovers and theater workers over the ticket prices of ‘Jana Nayagan’. In this video, angry fans clash with theater management in Namkkal, Tamil Nadu. A fan asked why tickets were said to be being sold at Rs 300 when he believed the admission price was much lower. But theater management denied the claims and blamed fans for selling tickets at high prices. “Who has allowed to sell tickets at Rs 300?” asked a theater management man. “Call the CM’s office and ask if you can sell Rs 300.” Another, still questioning the management of the prices, while the operators of the stadiums insist that the prices were set according to the instructions they received from the distributors. Since then, the changes have become more frequent and many users are asking if the stadium has violated the legal rules for pricing.
Strict rules on ‘Jana Nayagan’ ticket prices
The controversy comes as authorities are said to have issued strict instructions to theaters to follow the official ticket pricing policy for Jana Nayagan, considering that this is Vijay’s first film after taking over as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu. Officials have repeatedly warned cinema owners not to charge more than what the government has approved or engage in illegal pricing. The film has sparked a new controversy on social media, with many fans calling for the authorities to ensure that all cinemas follow the rules to avoid overcharging for the film.
More about ‘Jana Nayagan’
Apart from Vijay, ‘Jana Nayagan’ also stars Pooja Hegde, Mamitha Baiju, Bobby Deol, Prakash Raj, Gautham Menon, and others. Directed by H Vinoth with music by Anirudh Ravichander, the film has received an ‘A’ from the CBFC.