Andhra Pradesh to develop film and creator economy hub in Visakhapatnam
Information Technology Minister Nara Lokesh and actor-producer Rana Daggubati aim to establish an integrated entertainment ecosystem in the port city.
The Andhra Pradesh government intends to build an integrated ecosystem for film and the creator economy in Visakhapatnam, according to The Hindu.
Information Technology and Human Resources Development Minister Nara Lokesh said the initiative will go beyond standard production incentives to include film studios, post-production infrastructure, gaming, and digital content creation.
Lokesh compared the potential growth to the development of Hyderabad’s Film Nagar and noted that smartphone access has increased opportunities for young talent in digital formats and YouTube productions.
Actor-producer Rana Daggubati pledged to work with the State government and industry stakeholders to help create this entertainment hub for filmmakers and digital creators.
Lokesh and Daggubati agreed to develop a roadmap to establish Andhra Pradesh as a primary destination for the creator economy.