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Film Studio Proposed Near Nandigama to Boost Andhra Cinema
A film artists’ group wants to build a movie studio near Nandigama.
The group is called the Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh.
Its leaders met local legislator T. Sowmya to look for government land.
They think Nandigama is a useful place because it is between Hyderabad and Vijayawada.
A national highway also connects the area.
The studio could help film companies shoot movies in Andhra Pradesh.
It may include sets such as houses, a police station, a court and a hospital.
The group says it can build the studio if the government provides suitable land.
The Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh proposed a film studio near Nandigama.
MAA-AP representatives met Nandigama MLA T. Sowmya to discuss suitable government land.
The group says Nandigama’s position between Hyderabad and Vijayawada offers convenient access.
The proposed studio would include facilities for building permanent or semi-permanent film sets.
MAA-AP founder D. Dileep Raja said the organisation is ready to construct the studio if land is allotted.
- Who
- The Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh, led by founder and director D. Dileep Raja, proposed the project.
- What
- A film studio with permanent or semi-permanent production sets is being proposed near Nandigama.
- Where
- Near Nandigama, between Hyderabad and Vijayawada, in Andhra Pradesh.
- When
- The MAA-AP team met Nandigama MLA T. Sowmya on Tuesday.
- Why
- The group says the location’s connectivity and position could make film production easier and attract production houses to Andhra Pradesh.
Key facts
- Proposing organisation
- Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh (MAA-AP)
- Proponent
- D. Dileep Raja, MAA-AP founder and film director
- Proposed location
- Near Nandigama
- Land requirement
- Suitable government land
- Planned facilities
- Permanent or semi-permanent sets and production facilities
- Example sets
- Rich house, traditional manduva house, police station, court and hospital
- Government discussion
- The proposal was discussed with cinematography minister Kandula Durgesh
Quotes
D. Dileep Raja
Founder of the Movie Artists Association–Andhra Pradesh and film director
“MA-AP is ready to take up the construction of a studio if the government allots suitable land.”
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