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News18
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
'Refund Excess Ticket Charges Or Face Action': Madras High Court Warns Cinema Halls
Last Updated: The theatre owners cannot fleece the movie goers by collecting excess amount from them, court said. Against cinema theatre owners flouting government-fixed ticket rates, the Madras High Court has directed Tamil Nadu authorities to take prompt action against such violators and ensure refund of excess amounts charged from moviegoers. The order came in a writ petition filed by G Devarajan, who alleged that several cinema theatres across Tamil Nadu were collecting more than the permitted price for tickets, especially during the first four days after a new movie's release. He pointed out that films like 'Vivegam" had seen inflated pricing, in clear violation of government norms. The petitioner had urged the court to issue a writ of mandamus directing state officials—including Tahsildars, Collectors, and officials from the Commercial Tax and Home Departments—to crack down on this 'cheating practice" and ensure that the overcharged amounts were returned to the public. During the hearing, the state's Additional Government Pleader informed the bench that a dedicated monitoring committee was already in place. This committee regularly inspects theatres, monitors compliance, and recommends action wherever overcharging is detected. Justice N Anand Venkatesh, however, emphasised that merely forming a committee was not enough. Observing that such violations often occur during the high-demand phase immediately after a film's release, he directed that the committee take active steps whenever complaints are received. The court said that if a theatre is found collecting more than the approved rates, it must not only face appropriate action but also refund the excess collected. 'When the Government has fixed a rate which is revised from time to time, the theatre owners cannot fleece the moviegoers by collecting excess amount," the court stated, while adding that the committee must respond promptly to complaints and enforce the rules strictly. Justice Venkatesh concluded the proceedings by disposing of the petition but with clear directions for future monitoring. He stated that no costs were being awarded in the case and closed the connected miscellaneous petition as well. First Published:
The Hindu
09-06-2025
- The Hindu
Act against cinema theatres fleecing moviegoers, Madras High Court orders T.N. government
The Madras High Court, on Monday (June 9, 2025), directed the Tamil Nadu government to initiate appropriate action against cinema theatres which charge over and above the rates fixed by the State government. Justice N. Anand Venkatesh issued the direction while disposing of a writ petition filed by G. Devarajan of Chennai in 2017 accusing cinema theatres of fleecing the audience during the first four days of the release of new movies. With specific reference to the excess charges allegedly collected by certain theatres during the release of Ajith Kumar-starrer Vivegam that year, the petitioner had also sought a direction to refund the excess charges to the cinema goers. When the case was listed for final hearing now, an Additional Government Pleader brought it to the notice of the court that the government had already constituted committees to keep a check over the sale of tickets at cinema theatres. After recording his submission, the judge wrote: 'When the government has fixed rates, the theatre owners cannot fleece the moviegoers by collecting excess amount. Whenever such practices are reported, the committees must immediately act upon them,' During the course of hearing of the case, the judge also cautioned that the cinema theatres may not survive for long in view of the increased patronage being received by the Over the Top (OTT) media service platform. 'These days, most people, including the judge sitting before you, prefer to watch movies on OTT using home theatres. Now, we have the convenience of getting even popcorn delivered at home. Therefore, theatre owners must give a thought to it,' he said.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kamal Haasan's daughter Aksharaa Haasan warns fans about fraudster misusing her and family's name for fake film production: 'We are taking necessary legal steps...'
Aksharaa Haasan, daughter of veteran actor Kamal Haasan , has issued a strong public statement against a man allegedly misusing her and her family's name for fraudulent activities. Akshara's statement check out the post here: On Thursday (June 5), Aksharaa informed her followers and industry peers about a person named Ibrahim Akhtar, who has been falsely claiming to be associated with her family in a professional capacity. According to her post, the individual has been pretending to operate from an office in Ooty and is telling people that the Haasan family is backing his production ventures. Kamal Haasan's daughters Shruti And Akshara Haasan release an official statement on father's health post the surgery "To my fellow fraternity members, please be informed that a person named Ibrahim Akhtar is falsely using my name and my family's name, claiming we are involved in producing projects and operating from an office in Ooty," Aksharaa posted on her Instagram account. The Vivegam actress further stated that she and her family have no connection with the man in question. "We are taking the necessary steps to address this matter. We are taking necessary legal steps to address this issue," she added in her statement. She requested her fans, family, and friends not to engage with or encourage the person in any way. Aksharaa's work front Aksharaa made her acting debut in R. Balki's 'Shamitabh' alongside legends like Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush, and she recently reflected on the film's decade-long journey. She has also featured in Tamil films such as Vivegam with Ajith Kumar and Kadaram Kondan starring Vikram. Thug Life Meanwhile, Kamal Haasan is enjoying the success of his recent film 'Thug Life' by Mani Ratnam. The movie also features Trisha Krishnan, Silambarasan TR, and Joju George in key roles. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Hindustan Times
05-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Aksharaa Haasan warns film fraternity of scammer using her family's name; to take legal action against false claims
Actor Kamal Haasan's younger daughter, actor Aksharaa Haasan, took to Instagram on Thursday to warn the film industry against a scammer using her and her family name. She also stated that she's taking legal action against the individual soon for making false claims. Here's what she said. (Also Read: Kamal Haasan-Mani Ratnam's Thug Life likely to face ₹40 crore loss at box office due to Karnataka ban) Aksharaa posted a note on her Instagram that read, 'To My Fellow Fraternity Members. Please be informed that a person named Ibrahim Akhtar is falsely using my name and my family's name, claiming we are involved in producing projects and operating from an office in Ooty. These claims are entirely untrue, and we have no association with him.' She also stated that the family will take legal action against the individual, writing, 'We are taking the necessary legal steps to address this issue. Kindly remain cautious and do not engage with or encourage him in any way. Thank you for your attention and continued support.' People left comments under her post, thanking her for also warning the public against such 'low-life scammers'. A post shared by Aksharaa Haasan (@ Aksharaa did not specify whom in her family, including dad Kamal, mom Sarika and sister Shruti Haasan, was also targeted by the scammer. Aksharaa debuted in the film industry in 2015 with the R Balki film Shamitabh, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Dhanush. She debuted in Tamil in 2017 with Vivegam, starring Ajith Kumar, Vivek Oberoi, and Kajal Aggarwal. She was last seen in the 2019 web series Fingertip and the 2022 film Achcham Madam Naanam Payirppu. She will soon star in Agni Siragugal. Kamal's film Thug Life, directed by Mani Ratnam, hit theatres on Thursday and received mixed reviews. Shruti was last seen in Salaar: Part 1—Ceasefire. She will soon star in Coolie, Train, Jana Nayagan, and Salaar Part 2: Shouryanga Parvam. Sarika last starred in the anthology Modern Love: Mumbai.
