Sat Apr 12 23:24:00 UTC 2025: ## Visakhapatnam Poised to Become Major Film Hub, Says MLA

**Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh – April 13, 2025** – Telugu Desam Party MLA Ganta Srinivasa Rao has announced that the Andhra Pradesh state government is actively pursuing plans to transform Visakhapatnam into a significant film production hub. Following a visit to the Vizag Film Nagar Centre in Timmapuram on Saturday, Mr. Rao stated that the creation of necessary infrastructure would attract filmmakers and actors to the city.

He cited interest from prominent producers like Allu Aravind in establishing studios in Visakhapatnam. While land was previously allocated near Thotlakonda, objections have led to a search for an alternative location. Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu is expected to finalize a new site after consultation with Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan, Mr. Rao added.

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