Archive · 20 Sep 2025
Delhi Reduces Film Shoot Fees, Aims to Attract Productions
Delhi is trying to make it easier and cheaper for movies to be filmed there!
They've lowered the prices for using places like parks and even the Delhi Metro.
The government also set up a special website to quickly give permission for filming.
Plus, they are giving money to help filmmakers.
The goal is to make Delhi a great place for making movies and compete with other cities like Mumbai.
Delhi reduced filming fees to attract filmmakers.
MCD filming fees reduced from Rs 75,000 to Rs 25,000/day.
Delhi Metro filming costs between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh.
Only 39 shoots have taken place under the Delhi Film Policy 2022 in the last three years.
A single-window e-Film Clearance portal was launched for approvals.
- Who
- Delhi government and filmmakers.
- What
- Reduced filming fees and launched the Delhi Film Policy.
- When
- Announced earlier this month and over the last three years.
- Where
- Delhi.
- Why
- To attract filmmakers and boost the film industry.
Filmmakers Perspective
Government Perspective
Accessibility and Approval Speed
Filmmakers Perspective
Filmmakers sometimes prefer private permission routes for less paperwork.
Government Perspective
The government aims to triple application clearances within 30 days.
- MCD Filming Fee (24 hours)
- Rs 25,000 + GST
- MCD Filming Fee (8 hours)
- Rs 15,000
- PWD Base Charges
- Rs 10,000
- Dilli Haat/Garden of Five Senses
- Rs 80,000/day + GST
- Delhi Metro Filming
- Rs 2 lakh - Rs 3 lakh
- Film Shoots in 3 Years
- 39
- Delhi Film Fund
- Rs 30 crore
