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Time of India
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Telangana plans to develop Hyderabad as capital of Indian cine industry
The Telangana government plans to develop Hyderabad as the capital of the Indian cinema industry. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka, who is the chairman of the Ministerial Sub-Committee on film industry development, on Tuesday directed the Information Department Commissioner and Film Development Corporation officials to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) to develop Hyderabad as the capital of Indian cinema. A meeting of the Ministerial Sub-Committee on the comprehensive development of the film industry was held on Tuesday. The meeting, attended by Ministers and Sub-Committee members Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and D. Sridhar Babu, discussed multiple key issues. The Deputy CM stated that the government's goal is to develop Hyderabad into a film city that attracts cinema professionals from across India and abroad. He noted that at present, filmmakers in Telangana face significant hurdles in obtaining shooting permissions separately from multiple departments such as the police, fire services, and municipal bodies. The sub-committee decided to resolve this issue. To streamline the process, the Deputy CM instructed officials to establish a single-window system under the Film Development Corporation by appointing a dedicated officer who can coordinate and secure approvals from all required departments swiftly. The Deputy CM also emphasised that allowing film shootings across various tourist locations in the state will boost tourism development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Thousands Are Saving Money Using This Wall Plug elecTrick - Save upto 80% on Power Bill Click Here Undo Another issue raised was the overpricing of food and other items at cinema theatres' canteens, which is causing inconvenience to the public. The Deputy CM directed officials to initiate steps to regulate these prices. The sub-committee also discussed land-related matters. The state government had previously allotted 50 acres of land to the Film Development Corporation. The Deputy CM instructed officials to provide a report on the current status and condition of that land in the next meeting. Visuals of Allu Arjun bursting crackers with daughter Arha on Diwali go viral online He recommended that the RCS Committee overseeing the Chitrapuri Colony for cine workers be invited to the next meeting. Regarding the upcoming Telangana Gaddar Film Awards function scheduled for June 14, the Deputy CM called for it to be organised in a grand manner, making it a historic event. He instructed officials to invite all major Telugu film industry personalities and also extend invitations to prominent cinema figures from across the country. The meeting was attended by Film Development Corporation Chairman Dil Raju, Home Department Special Chief Secretary Ravi Gupta, Information Department Commissioner Harish, FDC Executive Director Kishore Babu, and others.
The Hindu
9 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
Single window clearance for clearances to film shootings in the offing
Hyderabad The Telangana Government has focused its attention on developing Hyderabad as a hub of film related activities. Accordingly, the government has decided to establish a single window clearance system for giving permissions to film shootings. In addition, a dedicated officer from the Film Development Corporation would be appointed to coordinate and expedite all required departmental approvals through this single window system. Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka announced this during a meeting with senior officials on Tuesday. He has directed the Information Department and Film Development Corporation officials to prepare a detailed project report in this direction for transforming the city into a film capital. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka is heading a cabinet subcommittee comprising Ministers Komatireddy Venkat Reddy and D. Sridhar Babu as members. The meeting discussed issues relating to promotion of the city as a film capital. Mr. Bhatti Vikramarka said that the government envisaged the development of Hyderabad as a film city to attract major personalities from the film industry, both from across the country and abroad. At present, those who want to shoot films in the state should obtain separate permissions from various departments like the police, fire, and municipal administration which was causing difficulties to film producers. The Deputy Chief Minister said filming in various tourist destinations across the state would also contribute to the growth of the tourism sector. He expressed concern that exorbitant charges were being levied on food and other items being sold at canteens in cinema theatres. This was causing hardship for common people. He instructed officials to take steps to regulate prices so that common people were not inconvenienced. Recalling that the Government had allocated 50 acre land to the Film Development Corporation in the past, the sub-committee directed officials to prepare a report on the current status of this land by the next meeting. He directed the officials to organise the Telangana Gaddar Film Awards, scheduled to be held on June 14 in a grand and unprecedented manner and invitations should be extended to all prominent personalities in the country, especially those from film industry.
Time of India
29-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Kalki 2898 AD & Lucky Baskhar dominate inaugural Gaddar Telangana Film Awards
With the launch of the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards on Thursday, the Telangana government has set the stage for a new tradition of honouring cinematic excellence. The winners of the inaugural edition were announced by Jayasudha , celebrating outstanding achievements across 35 categories in Telugu cinema. Background Instituted in place of the Nandi Awards, the Gaddar Telangana Film Awards are named after the late revolutionary balladeer Gaddar, a cultural icon of Telangana. Following the bifurcation of the state, the Nandi Awards — established in 1964 by the Andhra Pradesh government — ceased to be held in Telangana. The state has now introduced its own awards, with the 2024 Gaddar Award winners announced on Monday and the ceremony set for June 14. Kalki 2898 AD emerged as a double winner, securing both Best Film and Best Director for Nag Ashwin. Allu Arjun was honoured as Best Actor for his commanding show in Pushpa 2: The Rule, while Nivetha Thomas earned Best Actress for her nuanced performance in 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu. Among the jury's favourites were Pottel and Lucky Baskhar, with Dulquer Salmaan receiving a special jury award for his compelling role in the latter. The selection process was overseen by a 15-member panel chaired by Jayasudha, who called the experience 'a rewarding but challenging task' after sifting through over 1,200 nominations. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like The place-to-be for automation and robotics Undo Relevant topics from automation, AI and robotics Undo Valuable contacts with international exhibitors Undo Fresh input at the top-class supporting program Undo The leading trade fair for automation & robotics Undo Dil Raju, Chairman of the Film Development Corporation, revealed that retrospective honours for the past decade will follow soon. Quotes: The jury members made their selections purely based on merit, without bias. The awards function is going to happen again after 14-years, and we are truly thrilled – Dil Raju, Producer and Chairman, Telangana Film Development Corporation These awards are like a lifeline for us. They are a great boost, especially for actors, as they provide recognition for our work…It's heartening to see so many small films and debut directors being acknowledged. It just shows that new talent can truly shine – Jayasudha, Jury Chairperson -TNN Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
