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Telangana Launches Single Window Film Policy to Make Hyderabad Global Cinema Hub

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced a new single window policy to provide all film production permissions online through a streamlined process. The government aims to position Hyderabad as a global destination for the film industry, inviting production from Hollywood, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. The CM highlighted Hyderabad's safety and economic potential, comparing it favorably to other global hubs and noting the arrival of Netflix's GCC centre. The policy builds on the legacy of Telugu cinema pioneers and aims to encourage new talent and significant investment in the state's film economy.

Key Points: Telangana Single Window Film Policy: Online Permits for Hyderabad

  • Single window online permits for films
  • Hyderabad promoted as global film hub
  • Inviting Hollywood, Korea, Japan industries
  • Safety and economic incentives highlighted
  • Building on legacy of Telugu cinema pioneers
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Single window policy for film production, permission through online mode soon: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy

Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy announces single window online clearance for film production, aiming to make Hyderabad a global film destination.

"My government is ready to give assurance to the investors who invest in Hyderabad in the current situation in Dubai. - CM A Revanth Reddy"

Hyderabad, March 20

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government will introduce a single window policy soon to get all permissions at one go online for film production in the most happening Hyderabad city.

Speaking at the Gaddar film award presentation programme on Thursday, the Chief Minister said that the government was ready to encourage film production from different parts of the world in Hyderabad and make it a global destination for film industry.

Netflix has already opened its GCC centre, and it was a clear indication of the arrival of Hollywood in the city. South Korea was leading in the film industry. Japan, Korea and the US film industry will also be invited to Hyderabad and make the film industry a big economy generating.

Stating that Hyderabad is the safest place even during the world wars, the CM said that the government was encouraging the Film industry on par with the IT and Pharma industry.

"My government is ready to give assurance to the investors who invest in Hyderabad in the current situation in Dubai.

Recalling the services of Gaddar, who created awareness among people about the social issue through his revolutionary songs, CM Revanth Reddy said that the awards presented to the youngsters by the seniors would encourage new talents in the film industry.

As a CM, I have a responsibility and accountability to encourage new talent and create space to perform them."

The Chief Minister remembered NTR , ANR, Ramanaidu and Krihsna made efforts to bring the Telugu film industry to Hyderabad from Tamil Nadu. Ramoji Rao set up Ramoji Film City. Prabhakar Reddy and Dasari Narayana Rao supported the film workers.

Earlier in February, the Telangana government accorded the highest priority to the Telugu film industry, working with a vision to establish Hyderabad as a national hub for cinema, said Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu.

He made the remarks during a meeting with the jury members of the Gaddar Film Awards, held at the Secretariat.

The Deputy CM explained that while cities like Bombay, Kolkata, and Chennai have limited scope for further expansion of the film industry, Hyderabad offers many favourable factors for film industries across all languages to grow and flourish.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Good initiative, but the government must ensure it's not just an announcement. We've seen many "single window" systems fail due to bureaucratic delays. Implementation is key. Hope they deliver on this promise for our film industry.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see Hyderabad positioning itself as a global film hub. Inviting Japanese and Korean industries is smart. The comparison to Dubai's situation for investors is a bold statement. Hope this creates lots of jobs!
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Karthik V
Finally! This will be a huge boost for small and independent filmmakers. The current process is too complicated and expensive. Honoring Gaddar's legacy while pushing for modernization is the right balance. Jai Telangana!
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Aman W
Hyderabad has the infrastructure with Ramoji Film City and now Netflix. If they simplify permissions, it can truly compete with Chennai and Mumbai. Good to see the government recognizing film industry at par with IT.
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Nisha Z
I appreciate the focus on encouraging new talent. Awards by seniors to youngsters is a nice tradition. Hope this policy also benefits the thousands of workers and technicians, not just the big producers. Their livelihoods matter too.

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