Archive · 2 Oct 2026
Film Nagar and NTR Studios Proposed to Boost Amaravati
Dileep Raja wants Andhra Pradesh to have a special area for making movies.
He suggested building a Film Nagar in Amaravati.
He also proposed NTR Studios, named after actor and former Chief Minister Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
Raja discussed these ideas with film corporation chairman P. Bharat Bhushan.
He said better studios and filming facilities could help local artists and workers.
He suggested that some films made by producers from the state should be filmed in Andhra Pradesh.
Places such as Araku, Lambasingi, Bhavani Island and Suryalanka could attract filmmakers.
Raja said movie production could also bring tourists and jobs to local communities.
MAA-AP president Dileep Raja proposed a dedicated Film Nagar in Amaravati.
Raja also suggested establishing NTR Studios in honor of former Chief Minister and actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao.
The proposals were presented to AP FDC chairman P. Bharat Bhushan in Vijayawada.
Raja called for a roadmap, better infrastructure and incentives for filming in Andhra Pradesh.
He said filming in locations such as Araku and Bhavani Island could create jobs and promote tourism.
- Who
- MAA-AP president and Telugu film director Dileep Raja, a delegation of the Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh, and AP FDC chairman P. Bharat Bhushan.
- What
- A proposal to establish a Film Nagar in Amaravati and NTR Studios, along with measures to develop Andhra Pradesh’s film industry.
- When
- Friday, when the delegation met P. Bharat Bhushan.
- Where
- Bharat Bhushan’s office in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To improve film infrastructure, create opportunities for local talent, support artistes and technicians, promote tourism and generate employment.
- Film Nagar proposal
- A dedicated Film Nagar was proposed for Amaravati, modeled on Hyderabad’s Film Nagar.
- NTR Studios proposal
- A studio named after former Chief Minister and actor Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao was proposed.
- Meeting
- The proposals were made during a meeting with AP Film, Theatre and Television Development Corporation chairman P. Bharat Bhushan.
- Suggested filming target
- Raja urged producers and directors from Andhra Pradesh to shoot at least 20 percent of their films in the state.
- Proposed locations
- Araku, Lambasingi, Bhavani Island and Suryalanka were identified as attractive filming locations.
- Potential benefits
- Raja said more filming could boost tourism and create employment for local artistes and technicians.
- Artist directory
- MAA-AP plans to prepare a district-wise directory of artistes for producers and directors.