Andhra Pradesh Pushes Film Policy To Promote Tourism
On Feb. 27, 2026 Andhra Pradesh Tourism and Culture Minister Kandula Durgesh directed officials to organise the Nandi Awards and Nandi Natakotsavams and to introduce a new film policy encouraging shoots in the state. He pledged state support for studios and post-production facilities, mandated on-screen naming of tourist locations, proposed a talent databank and reported positive talks on a National School of Drama branch while urging integration of AI, VR, animation and OTT to boost the creative economy.
Key Points
- 1Directs APFDC to organise Nandi Awards and launch a new film policy to boost filming.
- 2Seeks to promote tourism and creative economy by requiring location names on screen and supporting studios.
- 3Encourages a statewide talent databank, NSD branch talks, and tech integration (AI, VR, OTT) for creators.
Scoring Rationale
Official policy announcement and concrete support measures, limited by regional scope and modest AI relevance.
Sources
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