Karnataka’s film industry is about to get a massive boost! Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has announced the creation of a world-class Film City in Mysuru with a whopping ₹500 crore investment. This grand project will be developed on 150 acres of land and is set to begin next year under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model.
A New Home for Kannada Cinema!
Imagine a state-of-the-art film city right in Mysuru, giving Kannada filmmakers the perfect space to create top-quality movies. It’s not just about new sets and studios—it’s about putting Karnataka on the map as a major filmmaking hub!
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Good News for Movie Lovers – No More Expensive Tickets!
Love watching movies but hate the sky-high ticket prices in multiplexes? Well, here’s some great news! The government is capping ticket prices at ₹200 per show in all theatres and multiplexes across Karnataka. Finally, affordable movie-watching is back!
Cinema is Now an Official Industry!
In a move that filmmakers have been waiting for, Siddaramaiah has announced that cinema will now be recognized as an official industry in Karnataka. This means that filmmakers and production houses will get the same benefits as other businesses, making it easier to finance and produce movies.
A New Multiplex Complex in Bengaluru!
That’s not all! Bengaluru is getting a brand-new multiplex complex at the 2.5-acre Karnataka Film Academy site in Nandini Layout. This will be developed under the PPP model, bringing better facilities and a modern movie-watching experience.
Preserving Kannada Cinema for Future Generations
The government is also planning to create a film archive to preserve classic Kannada movies—both digital and non-digital formats. This means legendary films that shaped our culture will be safeguarded for years to come!
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A Dedicated OTT Platform for Kannada Films!
This is HUGE! Karnataka is launching its own OTT platform to promote Kannada cinema. This will help regional filmmakers reach a bigger audience and give Kannada movies the recognition they deserve.
Final Thoughts
With a ₹500 crore Film City, affordable tickets, a dedicated OTT platform, and better filmmaking support, the Karnataka government is making big promises to support the Kannada film industry. If everything goes as planned, this could be a game-changer for Kannada cinema!