Theatre owners accuse 'Good Bad Ugly' distributor for demanding higher ticket price for Ajith's film

Ajith Kumar’s highly anticipated film 'Good Bad Ugly', directed by Adhik Ravichandran, has released in theatres today (April 10) amid much fanfare. Also featuring Trisha, Arjun Das, and Prasanna in prominent roles, the film has music composed by G.V. Prakash Kumar. The trailer, which struck a nostalgic chord with fans, created significant buzz ahead of release. As a result, theatres across Tamil Nadu witnessed celebratory scenes with fans welcoming the film in a grand manner.Good Bad Ugly Movie ReviewDistributors allegedly demand inflated ticket rates, spark controversyHowever, the excitement surrounding the release has been marred by a controversy involving ticket pricing. According to News 18, theatre owners in Madurai have alleged that Romeo Pictures, one of the film's distributors, has been coercing them to sell tickets at an inflated rate of Rs 500. This is significantly higher than the regular ticket price of Rs 190 set for multiplexes and other standard screening venues.Theatre owners say early shows threatened if demands not metTheatre exhibitors claim that Romeo Pictures threatened to withhold the early morning 9 am show if they did not comply with the increased ticket rates. This has led to tension among theatre owners, who are now caught between satisfying fans and resisting what they perceive as unethical and unreasonable demands. The insistence on such steep pricing, especially in a market known for its sensitivity to affordability, has sparked concern within the industry.See More: 'Good Bad Ugly' Movie Review & Release Live UpdatesFormal complaint filed with district collectorIn response to the alleged threats, Madurai theatre owners have taken the matter to the authorities. A formal complaint has reportedly been submitted to the Madurai District Collector, accusing Romeo Pictures of pressuring them with unjust conditions. As the film enjoys a strong turnout at the box office, this pricing dispute threatens to overshadow its success and raises serious questions about distributor practices and fair trade within the film industry. The issue has now become a topic of intense discussion among theatre associations and fans alike.