Admission rates revised for multiplexes

Jan 1, 2007 PVS

The Tamil Nadu Nadu Government on Sunday announced a revision of admission rates for multiplexes classifying them into three categories following discussions with representatives from members of the Theatre Owners Association of Chennai.

The norms specified for multiplexes for the revised tariff are that there should be two or more air-conditioned halls, a total seating capacity of 800, seats at least 20-inch wide, a 41.5-inch gap between two rows, a generator with hundred per cent power back-up, digital projection and sound system, three primary speakers, an effective surround system, toilets with automatic flush, air-conditioned lobbies, computerized ticketing, online ticketing and door delivery of tickets.

The revised tariff is different for each of the three categories of multiplexes.

Multiplexes with three or more theatres having additional entertainment features, food counter and air-conditioning - Maximum Rs.120, minimum Rs.10.

Multiplexes meeting specified norms - Maximum Rs.95, minimum Rs.10

Those with two or more a/c halls, a total seating capacity of 800, a generator with 100 per cent power back-up, digital projection and sound system and any five additional specified features: Maximum Rs.85 and minimum Rs.10

Prarthana is the only open-air theater in south India which will continue to charge the current rates.

The new rates take effect from the New Year 2007.

There are no changes in the rates fixed by the government for other a/c and non-a/c theatres in Corporation limits and municipal areas. The rates fixed by the government and announced on Dec. 20 are: