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India’s First Transmedia Entertainment City To Come In AP

Theme parks, gaming zones, global cinema co-production zones to be part of the city

Amaravati:The Andhra Pradesh government on Saturday signed an MOU with Creative Land Asia to conceptualise and operationalise India’s first Transmedia Entertainment City — Creatorland — in Andhra Pradesh, which will have immersive theme parks, gaming zones, global cinema co-production zones and will also help drive job creation, skill development, tourism and digital innovation. This partnership was announced at the WAVES Summit being held in Mumbai. The MOU was signed in the presence of tourism and entertainment minister Kandula Durgesh.

Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation managing director Amrapali Kata, CreativeLand Studios Entertainment, Creativeland Studios Entertainment and Chairman of Creators Inc., London signed the MoU.

Durgesh said, “Partnering with CreativeLand Asia marks an exciting milestone in our efforts to open up the state for film and entertainment tourism.”

He further said, “This hub will open up skilling and employment opportunities for youth from Andhra Pradesh and rest of the country across creative and tech domains — skilling 10,000+ youth every year in AI, VFX, gaming and 150,000+ new jobs across entertainment, tech, tourism is envisaged with the opening of opportunities under this initiative. We are proud to lead this cultural and economic transformation from the state.”

Amrapalli Kata said, “The CreatorLand project reflects the state’s forward-looking commitment to promoting tourism through innovation. It offers a holistic vision where entertainment infrastructure, talent skilling and tourism come together to generate livelihoods, boost the local economy and elevate Andhra Pradesh’s profile on the global creative map. We see this as a blueprint for how future-ready infrastructure can drive inclusive growth.”

Sajan Raj Kurup said, “Creatorland is more than a destination, it is a creative movement. By joining hands with the visionary leadership of Andhra Pradesh, we are building the future of entertainment, education and innovation. From immersive experiences to AI-led storytelling, Creatorland will blend technology with culture, global talent with Indian imagination.”

( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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