CM Revanth Reddy Pledges Full Support for Film Industry, Announces Studios and Skills University at Future City
Revanth pledged to provide all necessary infrastructure for the industry's expansion and encouraged filmmakers to submit scripts for government assistance to complete their projects.
Hyderabad: A panel of film personalities came together on Tuesday at the Telangana Rising Global Summit for a discussion session on “The Creative Century: India’s Soft Power and the Future of Entertainment.” The panel included producers Allu Aravind, Daggubati Suresh Babu and Shyam Prasad Reddy, actors Arjun Kapoor, Genelia Deshmukh, Riteish Deshmukh and Asif Ali, and directors Zoya Akhtar, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury.
Minister Komatireddy Venkat Reddy in his opening statement said that Hyderabad was fast growing as a global entertainment hub. He said that the city now boasts world-class filmmaking facilities, major VFX and gaming studios, and a highly skilled creative workforce.
He explained that the Telangana government was strengthening this ecosystem through incentive-based film policies, international production support, AVGC-XR innovation centres and partnerships with global companies.
He also stressed the importance of worker welfare and sustainable development. The Minister announced measures such as capital subsidies for large investments, production reimbursements for companies using local resources, and mandatory contributions from increased ticket prices towards a dedicated film workers’ welfare fund.
Producers and actors praised Hyderabad’s role in shaping modern Indian cinema. Allu Aravind said global success often begins with local stories, giving examples like Kantara. He added that Telangana has long been supportive of the film industry, helping transform the State into a major production centre.
Aravind also encouraged India to learn from South Korea’s long-term cultural strategy, saying that strong storytelling rooted in local culture can reach global audiences. “30 years ago they planted a seed for the film culture to be told to the world, and now 30 years later, our children are filming Korean songs and we see Korean films are dominating now. Likewise we have to build our culture in a big way and plant our seed now, and it will reap fruits in the future”, he said.
Genelia Deshmukh spoke about the city’s inclusivity, and recalled how her first movie “Satyam” was shot in Hyderabad and was also produced by a woman.
The session concluded with a shared view that the future of entertainment lies in the convergence of cinema, OTT, gaming, esports, virtual production and immersive storytelling, with India well-placed to lead this creative century.
