Veteran Telugu Superstar Nagarjuna Refuses To React On Theatre Ticket Price Issue In Andhra Pradesh- Watch

Nagarjuna refused to react on the matter, stating that he doesn't want to address political issues during a movie event.

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Veteran Telugu star Nagarjuna has refused to react to the theatre ticket price issue in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarjuna had spoken during event a pre-release event of his movie 'Bangarraju' on Wednesday.

A journalist had questioned Nagarjuna on the minimal ticket pricing for the movies in Andhra Pradesh. Nagarjuna refused to react on the matter, stating that he doesn't want to address political issues during a movie event.

"I refuse to comment on political issues, as this is a movie-related event. I can only talk about 'Bangarraju' movie and related things here," the 'Manmadhudu' actor said.

Nagarjuna was present at the grand event to announce the theatrical release date of his upcoming movie with son Naga chaitanya 'Bangarraju. The film will hit theatres on January 14, 2022 for Sankranthi as two pan Indian film Radhe Shyam and RRR postponed their release due to COVID-19 surge in the nation. 

Bangarraju is the sequel to 2016 superhit Soggade Chinni Nayana and is directed by Kalyan Krishna who helmed the latter. Ramya Krishna will be reprising her role from the first part and Uppena fame Krithi Shetty is playing the love interest of Naga Chaitanya. 

Nagarjuna had earlier said, "I have no problem even if the prices are low. My movie is fine with these prices. Maybe it will collect a little lesser money at the box-office. But there is no problem."

In the wake of a slash in movie ticket prices and theatre seizures, the Telugu film industry has been facing a lot of hurdles in Andhra Pradesh. A few celebrities like Nani, Ram Gopal Varma, Raghavendra Rao have opposed the state government's move.