With the recent launch of a single-window portal for shooting permissions by Telangana State Film Development Corporation (TSFDC) chairman and producer Dil Raju, the film industry has welcomed the move but is now urging the government to tackle the soaring location charges that are straining budgets.
A leading producer praised the portal for easing bureaucratic hurdles but highlighted the financial burden on filmmakers. “While hassle-free permissions are great, location fees in Telangana have skyrocketed—from ₹15,000 to ₹3,00,000 per day—forcing productions to spend ₹15–35 lakh just on locations,” he said.
Producers noted that fees have surged over the past eight years. “A park that once cost ₹5,000 per day now charges ₹50,000. The Qutb Shahi Tombs rose from ₹5,000 to ₹50,000. Shooting on roads ranges from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000, often with restrictions. Premium spots like the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge cost ₹3.5 lakh per night, and T-Hub charges ₹2 lakh per day, even for small-budget films,” the producer added.
Despite the portal, many filmmakers report inadequate police support during shoots. “Even with permissions, only one or two constables are deployed instead of the required six, leaving actors and crew vulnerable to large crowds,” said another producer.
Filmmaker Teja suggested moving projects to Andhra Pradesh, where public locations are often free. “For Ahimsa, we shot in parks, flyovers, streets, hospitals, dams, and highways without paying location fees—just ₹1,000 in document charges to APFDC. Small and medium-budget films save ₹15–35 lakh per film, avoiding Telangana’s exorbitant costs,” he explained.
Producer-director Abhishek Nama offered a balanced perspective: “While Andhra offers free locations, transport costs can offset savings. The Telangana government, under Revanth Reddy, should rationalize location charges. The single-window portal helps, but affordable rates are essential, especially for smaller productions.”
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