Price caps fetch you so much more than they say

This summer, get ready for an epic action and drama feature that will keep you on the edge of your seats �?or maybe out of the seat altogether. From the makers of ‘Price Caps on Cab Prices and Price Caps on Movie Tickets: Part 1�? comes this entertaining sequel. Local hero, Karnataka govt’s bleeding heart couldn’t endure people paying high prices for their entertainment, so he’s decided to step up and fight against the evil market forces. Move over invisible hand, govt’s visible hand will be issuing tickets at a mere �?00. 

This summer blockbuster will have something for everyone. First, the thriller �?lower prices will spike demand, leading to suspense over whether you will get a seat. Then, the horror �?parking and popcorn prices will hit the roof. With capped prices, multiplexes will recoup the losses elsewhere �?‘Do you want popcorn and a cola with your �?00 ticket? That’ll be half a kidney, please!�?/span>

Next, the period drama �?because you’ll be transported back in time. With multiplexes cutting costs, bid goodbye to premium offerings. Recliner seats, superior sound systems, IMAX and 4D? Who needs those when you can have a nostalgic trip and watch movies the way your grandparents did �?with loud audio (but barely discernible dialogue) and bed bugs for company on the seats. Further, customers will have to bear stinking toilets, reduced security, fewer attendants, and badly maintained interiors.

To satiate the adventure lover, there’s now the thrill of buying movie tickets in black from touts, a forgotten phenomenon in the age of online booking and dynamic pricing. Or the multiplexes themselves might get innovative �?�?00 for the ticket and their �?00 convenience fee.

Independent filmmakers, who normally struggle to find screens, will particularly love this policy. They will have to play the role of underdog and compete for screen time in cinema halls desperate to book only guaranteed blockbusters, to maximise quantity at the fixed price. The critically acclaimed small-budget indie film won’t match the economics of �?/span>Hero Beats Up Bad Guys �?Part 7�? now with more action, more car chases and more sleaze.

In the grand finale of unintended consequences, the number of moviegoers might reduce, given the reduced choice and the joy of finding all the hidden costs. All this drama for just �?00. Undeniable entertainment value.

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