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Kerala cracks down on overpriced popcorn in theatres after public complaints
The Kerala government has launched inspections and talks with theatre owners over steep food prices. The move follows public anger over overcharging, poor quality and alleged MRP violations.
The Kerala government has taken steps to address complaints about the high prices of popcorn and other refreshments in movie theatres, Food and Civil Supplies Minister Anoop Jacob said on Wednesday. He said talks were under way with theatre owners on revising the rates and that they had been told the public was unhappy with the steep prices in cinema halls.
As part of the intervention, inspections have been carried out across the state and cases have been registered over violations, the minister said. He also said district authorities had been told to ensure that drinking water is available to customers in theatres.
