Outrageous popcorn, cold drinks prices baffle movie goers

[Anta Assamey]

 

The exorbitant prices of eatables in cinema halls have been burning a hole in the pockets of patrons with many claiming to shell out more money on eatables than on movie tickets.

Most of the movie goers prefer watching the latest releases on the big screen while munching on popcorn and sipping cold drinks.

However, a massive difference has been noticed between the prices of cold drinks, popcorn and other food items available in the cinema halls compared to the general marketplace or shops.

For instance, the quantity of liquid in a bottle of cold drink that is sold for Rs 40 in the shops is priced as high as Rs 350 in cinema halls. Besides, the price of popcorn has also been claimed to be "sky high".

Sahil, a resident of south Delhi, who recently visited PVR Promenade in DLF Mall to watch a movie along with his family said that he had bought a cold drink for his son and paid Rs 350 for a 500 ml bottle of the beverage that costs just Rs 40 in the shops.

When he asked a salesperson at the food counter, he was told that "they have no idea about the pricing".

Similar experiences have been reported from cinema halls in Noida and Ghaziabad as well.

Himanshu, a Noida resident, said if the prices of cold drinks and popcorn are higher than that of movie tickets, it would be difficult for the people to partake of refreshments in cinema halls.

The manager of Carnival Cinemas in Noida's GIP Mall said the prices of eatables are decided at the 'head office' and the rates are displayed on boards at the counter.

"Nothing extra is charged," he claimed.

Cinema halls that were closed during the Covid pandemic have been receiving footfalls of late.

Even as cinema halls and multiplexes are facing competition from the OTT platforms, the films of big production houses are still screened there.

However, the sky-rocketing price of eatables are coming as a spoiler to many.

[surfExcel]

hmm, can't blame theaters too.. after real estate boom, metros and major cities lo theaters surviving just on ticket prices got impossible.. this is the major way they can get some returns.. going forward, theaters management impossible emo inka.. Jai OTT

[jalsa01]

1 hour ago, Anta Assamey said:

 

The exorbitant prices of eatables in cinema halls have been burning a hole in the pockets of patrons with many claiming to shell out more money on eatables than on movie tickets.

Most of the movie goers prefer watching the latest releases on the big screen while munching on popcorn and sipping cold drinks.

However, a massive difference has been noticed between the prices of cold drinks, popcorn and other food items available in the cinema halls compared to the general marketplace or shops.

For instance, the quantity of liquid in a bottle of cold drink that is sold for Rs 40 in the shops is priced as high as Rs 350 in cinema halls. Besides, the price of popcorn has also been claimed to be "sky high".

Sahil, a resident of south Delhi, who recently visited PVR Promenade in DLF Mall to watch a movie along with his family said that he had bought a cold drink for his son and paid Rs 350 for a 500 ml bottle of the beverage that costs just Rs 40 in the shops.

When he asked a salesperson at the food counter, he was told that "they have no idea about the pricing".

Similar experiences have been reported from cinema halls in Noida and Ghaziabad as well.

Himanshu, a Noida resident, said if the prices of cold drinks and popcorn are higher than that of movie tickets, it would be difficult for the people to partake of refreshments in cinema halls.

The manager of Carnival Cinemas in Noida's GIP Mall said the prices of eatables are decided at the 'head office' and the rates are displayed on boards at the counter.

"Nothing extra is charged," he claimed.

Cinema halls that were closed during the Covid pandemic have been receiving footfalls of late.

Even as cinema halls and multiplexes are facing competition from the OTT platforms, the films of big production houses are still screened there.

However, the sky-rocketing price of eatables are coming as a spoiler to many.

Too much rate vayya monna india vellinappudu 6 members ki popcorn, sweetcorn and drinks ki 4.5k indi.. karchu pettali ani teskellina naked mind blank indi.. papam inka normal public em spend chestaru..

[galiraju]

[kevinUsa]

pvr lo 549 for large drink when evr u go u  will never find the small cup in drinks.

 

[megadheera]

51 minutes ago, jalsa01 said:

Too much rate vayya monna india vellinappudu 6 members ki popcorn, sweetcorn and drinks ki 4.5k indi.. karchu pettali ani teskellina naked mind blank indi.. papam inka normal public em spend chestaru..

India lo unna vallaku Adi picha lite. Manake aa surprises

[Spartan]

53 minutes ago, jalsa01 said:

Too much rate vayya monna india vellinappudu 6 members ki popcorn, sweetcorn and drinks ki 4.5k indi.. karchu pettali ani teskellina naked mind blank indi.. papam inka normal public em spend chestaru..

50$ ye kadanna...6 members ki.

PS: from NRI perspective. , ikkada 5$ single popcorn ki pedtam theater lo teskunte.

[megadheera]

6 minutes ago, Spartan said:

50$ ye kadanna...6 members ki.

PS: from NRI perspective. , ikkada 5$ single popcorn ki pedtam theater lo teskunte.

Anna $5 popcorn ye theater lo? Ikkada regal, movie tavern and AMC annitlo min 8 dollars

[Spartan]

22 minutes ago, megadheera said:

Anna $5 popcorn ye theater lo? Ikkada regal, movie tavern and AMC annitlo min 8 dollars

ante mem ala pedda theaters lo pomu anna

edo serra level akkada 5$ ye 

[megadheera]

25 minutes ago, Spartan said:

ante mem ala pedda theaters lo pomu anna

edo serra level akkada 5$ ye 

Wow..cali lo 5 ante super kada. Evarayya cali expensive ani cheppindi