Devara Ticket Mafia: ₹1000 to ₹2500 in Black Market

Devara tickets are being sold on the black market. Despite the shift to online bookings, the 1 am midnight shows in some single-screen theatres have been completely blocked and tickets are being resold for prices ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹2,500 each, through personal connections, depending on demand.

This income does not generate any tax revenue for the government as tax is paid only on the official ticket price. An amount ranging from ₹700 to ₹2,200 per ticket is not reported as black income.

If the government allows this to continue, what is the point of requests from filmmakers and the Government Orders (GOs) regarding ticket prices? It is a matter of great concern that the government is not taking action even though black ticketing is happening so openly.

Some single-screen cinemas that were briefly listed on BookMyShow were later removed from the portal after seats were blocked for 1am shows to sell tickets at higher prices.

If this practice is encouraged, it can become a standard approach for everyone. Also, apart from ticket sales, items like samosas and soft drinks sold in single-screen theatres are often sold for cash only. These theatres usually do not accept digital payments like PhonePe, Google Pay or credit/debit cards. The question remains: who will tackle this problem?

Another concern is that if tickets are not available online, fans may gather at theaters hoping someone will sell them a ticket. At 1 a.m., many may arrive after consuming alcohol, and if they are unable to obtain tickets, frustration may lead to unruly behavior, potentially creating law and order issues. If the government does not take preventive measures, this could lead to significant disruptions and unexpected events.

There was already a law and order problem during the film’s pre-release event. If the government does not act proactively, further incidents could lead to potential accidents.