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Inspections commenced at movie theatre complexes in Kochi, Keralam, on Saturday morning (September 5, 2026) following complaints of overpricing of food items, particularly popcorn and beverages. The investigation, conducted jointly by the Legal Metrology Department, Civil Supplies Department, and Food Safety Department, commenced at the Central Square Mall theatre complex in Kochi. Following the inspection, notices were issued to theatres that did not offer complimentary drinking water, according to officials.
The inspection was prompted by a directive from the State government, following a surge in complaints about overpricing of food and beverages in theatre complexes. Santhosh N.C, deputy controller of the Legal Metrology Department in Ernakulam, stated that the inspection revealed the price list was displayed and the appropriate quantity of food items was provided.
Officials weighed food items, specifically popcorn, to ensure that the prescribed quantity was given to consumers. They found no irregularities in the quantity provided and confirmed that prices were displayed as per the rule. However, the department clarified that it has no authority to regulate prices. Inspections will continue across all theatre complexes in the coming days, with a report to be filed to the government based on the findings.
Ernakulam District Supplies Officer Shaji V.R. reported that the department had previously received complaints about overcharging of food items in theatre complexes. The inspection found that popcorn and beverages were priced five times higher than market rates at these complexes, with a litre of water being sold for over ₹90. The complexes must provide free drinking water as per the rule.
One of the inspected complexes was found lacking this provision, and a notice will be issued against them by the concerned authority. The officials added that inspections are being conducted extensively in Ernakulam, which has a higher number of movie multiplexes.
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