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Madhuri Dixit: High Ticket Prices & OTT Convenience Reshape Cinema Outings

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit highlights the dual challenge of rising cinema ticket prices and the convenience of OTT platforms, which is leading families to be more selective about theatre visits. She notes that the high cost forces families to carefully budget and choose which films warrant a big-screen experience. Dixit also points out that post-work exhaustion makes weekday outings difficult, pushing most theatre visits to weekends. However, she remains optimistic, stating that quality films still succeed and that improvements can enhance the overall cinema experience for audiences.

Key Points: Madhuri Dixit on Rising Cinema Ticket Prices & OTT Impact

  • Rising ticket prices strain family budgets
  • OTT platforms offer convenient, cheaper at-home viewing
  • Post-work fatigue makes weekend theatre trips primary
  • Quality films remain key to drawing audiences
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Madhuri Dixit explains how rising cinema ticket prices are affecting theatre footfalls

Bollywood icon Madhuri Dixit explains how high ticket costs and OTT convenience are making families selective about theatre visits, reshaping moviegoing habits.

"If the film is good, it will run... the cost of the tickets is very high. - Madhuri Dixit"

Mumbai, Dec 28

Bollywood actress Madhuri Dixit recently shared her thoughts on the changing dynamics of moviegoing, highlighting how rising cinema ticket prices are impacting theatre footfalls.

Speaking exclusively to IANS, the 'Dil To Pagal Hai' actress emphasized that while quality films continue to draw audiences, the increasing cost of tickets is making families more selective about which films to watch in theatres, especially with the convenience of OTT platforms at home. Madhuri also pointed out that with OTT platforms, movies are easily available at home, making it more convenient to watch them after work.

The 58-year-old actress explained that for many people, by the time they get home from work in the evening, it's already late, so weekends have become the main time to visit theatres.

Madhuri Dixit shared, "If the film is good, it will run and you have seen a few films running now in the theatres. So, it's not as if films are not running. I think if you go to see that even the cost of the tickets is very high. So, when one family goes there, they have to spend a lot of money. So, they really have to budget and think, which film to watch and which not to watch."

"Also, because of OTT, you know movies are at your fingertips. You're watching it at home whenever you want, when you get the time. Nowadays, even coming from work for people, by the time they get home, it is 8.30, 9.00. After that, going to watch a film has become a little difficult. Weekends is the time when they can actually go when they have vacations."

"So, all these things and they can, on OTT, you can watch the film anytime you know, you want at your convenience and I guess it's cheaper to watch a film at home. You can have all the popcorn and everything, you know, made at home and enjoy it. So, a lot of reasons. But I don't think, I don't see a bleak future. I just think some things could be corrected and you know, make the cinema experience better for the people," concluded Madhuri.

- IANS

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Sarah B
It's a global trend, but in India the price hike feels very steep. Single screens are disappearing and multiplexes are pricing out the common man. The magic of watching a film with a crowd is fading. 😔
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Aditya G
True! After a long day at the office, the last thing I want is to fight traffic, pay for expensive parking, and then pay ₹500 for a ticket. It's easier to order food and watch something on Netflix or Prime. Weekend outings have to be really special.
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Priyanka N
I respectfully disagree with the notion that only ticket prices are to blame. The quality of films has also dipped. Why would I spend so much on a mediocre movie? If the content is great like 12th Fail, people will find a way to watch it in theatres.
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Karthik V
Madhuri ji has hit the nail on the head. For the middle class, it's a budgeting decision. Do we watch one film in a theatre or use that money for a nice family dinner? OTT wins most of the time unless it's a visual spectacle.
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Michael C
The experience is still unmatched though. Nothing beats the collective gasp or cheer in a theatre. But cinemas need to offer more - better seating, cleaner facilities, maybe loyalty discounts. Can't just keep raising prices.
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