OG Premiere Black Ticket Sale: In the film industry, certain responsibilities are clear: some actions are acceptable, while others are not. When rules are broken, those responsible should face criticism and legal action. Traditionally, producers and distributors are expected to uphold these standards. If they do their jobs properly, audiences can watch movies with confidence, theaters thrive, and the industry grows.
However, in a troubling turn, some of these very producers and distributors, the people who should prevent illegal activities, are reportedly participating in black market ticket sales.
Pawan Craze Fuels Demand:
The upcoming movie OG is generating unprecedented hype, even without major promotions. The excitement is largely due to Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan, making fans eager to book premiere shows.
Ticket Pricing and Premiere:
The governments of the two Telugu states approved premiere shows a day before the official release. The standard ticket price for these premieres is set at ₹800, consistent with industry norms.
Producers and Distributors Linked to OG Premiere Black Ticket Sale:
The responsibility to stop black ticket sales lies with producers and distributors. Shockingly, reports suggest some distributors are directly selling these tickets at inflated prices, ranging from ₹3,000 to ₹4,000.
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Alleged Big Producer Involvement:
It is alleged that a major producer is actively supporting and even selling black tickets from his office. This practice undermines government regulations and prevents genuine fans from attending theaters.
Profits from Single-Screen Theaters:
The same producer reportedly sold ₹800 tickets at ₹2,000 each in four popular single-screen theaters in Hyderabad, earning nearly ₹1 crore, over two and a half times the normal revenue.
Multiplexes Delayed to Protect Black Market:
Single-screen bookings were opened first, while multiplex tickets were delayed. This strategy allegedly ensured the black ticket racket remained profitable. Once single-screen tickets sell out, multiplex bookings will open, likely following the same pattern.
Industry Under Threat:
The film industry relies on ethical distribution practices to thrive. When protectors, producers, and distributors become predators, the system suffers, and the audience is exploited. Fans of Pawan Kalyan are particularly outraged, accusing the producer of prioritizing greed over audience access. The black ticket controversy highlights a critical issue in Telugu cinema: the need for accountability among those responsible for maintaining fairness in ticket sales.